Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 113kg. The Wacker Neuson EZ17e digs 12cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 113kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ17e digs 12cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 2,323 mm |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 14.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 113kg
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 EZ17e if...
- you want one that digs 12cm deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 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 EZ17e specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?
The Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 113kg. The Wacker Neuson EZ17e digs 12cm deeper. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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