Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Merlo P27.6 PLUS
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 542kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,940kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 542kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is the bigger machine by 2,940kg.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Merlo P27.6 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 4850 kg |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | - |
| Load capacity | - | 2700 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 5.9 m |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Merlo P27.6 PLUS. 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 P27.6 PLUS if...
- you want one that has 542kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,940kg
A compact telehandler for building sites, farms, estates and landscaping where space is tight but 2.7 tonne lifts to about 6 metres are needed.
Full P27.6 PLUS specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Merlo P27.6 PLUS?
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 542kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,940kg. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.
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