Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2,590kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2,590kg.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | - |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Niftylift HR15 4x4. 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 HR15 4x4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,590kg
A British-built boom lift favoured by hire fleets for its narrow 2m width and tight turning circle, which let it reach working heights that normally require a much larger machine on a more constrained site. The flexible boom design allows working up and over obstacles.
Full HR15 4x4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2,590kg. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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