Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Wacker Neuson EZ17 digs 39cm (1.5ft) deeper and has 2kW more power. The Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 186kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 digs 39cm (1.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 has 2kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 186kg.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 2,590 mm |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 186kg
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 EZ17 if...
- you want one that digs 39cm (1.5ft) deeper
- you want one that has 2kW more power
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Full EZ17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Wacker Neuson EZ17 digs 39cm (1.5ft) deeper and has 2kW more power. The Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 186kg. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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