Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Wacker Neuson EZ80
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 6,008kg and has 30kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 6,008kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 has 30kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 digs 1.97m (6.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Wacker Neuson EZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 7,918 to 9,544 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 4,169 mm |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 42 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 68 kN |
| Length | - | 6,939 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 EZ80 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,008kg
- you want one that has 30kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.97m (6.5ft) deeper
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 mm. 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 6,008kg and has 30kW more power. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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