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Develon DX17Z-7 vs Wacker Neuson ET35

The Wacker Neuson ET35 is the bigger machine by 1,643kg and digs 1.3m (4.5ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Develon DX17Z-7
Develon DX17Z-7 - image: Develon
Wacker Neuson ET35
Wacker Neuson ET35 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Develon DX17Z-7Wacker Neuson ET35
Operating weight1,910 kg (4,211 lb)3,553 to 4,753 kg
Dig depth2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in)3,497 mm
Engine power11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm18.2 kW
Breakout force-35 kN
Length-5,271 mm
Width-1,630 mm
Height-2,711 mm

Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Wacker Neuson ET35. 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 ET35 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,643kg
  • you want one that digs 1.3m (4.5ft) deeper
  • you want one that has 6kW more power

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.6 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm.

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Full ET35 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Wacker Neuson ET35?

The Wacker Neuson ET35 is the bigger machine by 1,643kg and digs 1.3m (4.5ft) deeper. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Wacker Neuson ET35 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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