Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 1,665kg and has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 1,665kg.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO38-6 has 7kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Yanmar ViO38-6 digs 1.09m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 ViO38-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,665kg
- you want one that has 7kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.09m (3.5ft) deeper
A mid-size mini excavator for drainage, foundations and utility work where a 3 to 4 tonne machine is wanted with a short rear swing. Contractors and hire fleets use it on housing plots and roadside trenching.
Full ViO38-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 1,665kg and has 7kW more power. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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