Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 21kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,122kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET42 has 21kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 2,122kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 1.34m (4.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 3,544 mm |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 32.5 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 ET42 if...
- you want one that has 21kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,122kg
- you want one that digs 1.34m (4.5ft) deeper
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 21kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,122kg. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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