Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 391kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 391kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | - |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Volvo FMX 540. 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 FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 391kW more power
A heavy construction truck for muckaway and aggregate haulage contractors who need an 8-wheel tipper or tipper-grab body on a chassis built for site conditions rather than motorway haulage. The high-output D13 engine suits loaded running on soft or hilly access roads.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 391kW more power. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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