Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Yanmar ViO26-6
The Yanmar ViO26-6 is the bigger machine by 650kg and has 4kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO26-6 is the bigger machine by 650kg.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO26-6 has 4kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Yanmar ViO26-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab) |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | - |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel |
| Max digging depth | - | 2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm) |
| Digging force | - | 24.5kN (bucket) |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Yanmar ViO26-6. 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 ViO26-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 650kg
- you want one that has 4kW more power
A 2.6-tonne zero-tailswing mini digger widely used by plant hire firms for groundwork in tight spaces such as gardens and driveways, where its lack of rear overhang keeps it clear of walls and fences while slewing.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Yanmar ViO26-6?
The Yanmar ViO26-6 is the bigger machine by 650kg and has 4kW more power. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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