Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX has 542kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,405kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 542kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 3,405kg.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Mecalac 9MDX. 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 9MDX if...
- you want one that has 542kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,405kg
A 9 tonne dumper with a fully enclosed ROPS/FOPS cab for bulk earthmoving, civils and road works on UK sites. Available with front tip or swivel skip.
Full 9MDX specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 542kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,405kg. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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