Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 881kg and digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 881kg.
- Dig depth: the Develon DX17Z-7 digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Develon DX17Z-7 has 2kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 1,766 mm |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 9.9 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DX17Z-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 881kg
- you want one that digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper
- you want one that has 2kW more power
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 ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Full ET08 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 881kg and digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.