Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Wacker Neuson ET18 has 2kW more power and digs 20cm deeper. The Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 185kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET18 has 2kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 185kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET18 digs 20cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 2,402 mm |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 185kg
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 ET18 if...
- you want one that has 2kW more power
- you want one that digs 20cm deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full ET18 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Wacker Neuson ET18 has 2kW more power and digs 20cm deeper. The Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 185kg. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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