Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Komatsu D65PX
The Komatsu D65PX has 143kW more power and is the bigger machine by 19,090kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Komatsu D65PX has 143kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 19,090kg.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Komatsu D65PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 21,000kg |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | - |
| Blade capacity | - | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Komatsu D65PX. 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 D65PX if...
- you want one that has 143kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 19,090kg
The wide-track, low ground pressure version of Komatsu's D65 dozer, used on soft or sensitive ground where a standard-track machine would sink or damage the surface, such as landfill and reclamation work.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Komatsu D65PX?
The Komatsu D65PX has 143kW more power and is the bigger machine by 19,090kg. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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