Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z has 7kW more power and is the bigger machine by 775kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z has 7kW more power.
- Operating weight: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z is the bigger machine by 775kg.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 2685 kg |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 18.5 kW |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.06 cubic meter |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DX17Z-7 if...
The Develon DX17Z-7 is the smallest excavator in the Develon range, formerly sold as a Doosan model before the 2023 rebrand, and competes for the same confined-space and landscaping hire jobs as the JCB 8008 CTS and Kubota KX019-4. UK dealers that previously stocked it as a Doosan now sell and service it under the Develon name with the same parts and support lines. It gives hire companies a mini excavator option outside the usual Kubota, JCB and Takeuchi trio at a similar size point.
Full DX17Z-7 specifications →Buy or hire the HX25A Z if...
- you want one that has 7kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 775kg
A zero tailswing 2.5 tonne digger for landscaping, drainage and building work close to walls and fences. Contractors and hire fleets use it where a compact machine still needs to dig a full-depth trench.
Full HX25A Z specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z?
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z has 7kW more power and is the bigger machine by 775kg. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z is a 2.5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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