Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9
The Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 is the bigger machine by 1,640kg and has 6kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 is the bigger machine by 1,640kg.
- Engine power: the Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 has 6kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 3550kg (7826lb) |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 17.7kW (23.7hp) |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | - |
| Max digging depth | - | up to 3.44m (11'3") depending on boom/stick option |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9. 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 R35Z-9 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,640kg
- you want one that has 6kW more power
A compact, zero tail swing mini digger sized for domestic gardens, landscaping and utility work where space is tight. Widely used by small plant hire firms and groundworkers.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9?
The Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 is the bigger machine by 1,640kg and has 6kW more power. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 is a zero tail swing mini excavator.
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