Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Yanmar ViO33-6
The Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 1,245kg and has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 1,245kg.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO33-6 has 7kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Yanmar ViO33-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 29.9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 41 l |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 ViO33-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,245kg
- you want one that has 7kW more power
A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.
Full ViO33-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?
The Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 1,245kg and has 7kW more power. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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