Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Yanmar SV17VT has 101kW more power. The Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 210kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 101kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 210kg.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 210kg
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 SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 101kW more power
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Yanmar SV17VT has 101kW more power. The Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 210kg. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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