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Develon DX62R-7 vs Hitachi ZX145W-6

The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 61kW more power.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

DX62R-7
Develon DX62R-7
Hitachi ZX145W-6
Hitachi ZX145W-6 - image: Flannery Plant Hire

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Develon DX62R-7Hitachi ZX145W-6
Operating weight6216 kg15,000 - 17,200kg
Engine power44.3 kW (65 hp) @ 2 300 rpm105kW (ISO14396)
Dig depth3795/ 4095 mm (standard / long arm)5,520 - 5,770mm
Width2050 mm-

Sources: Develon DX62R-7, Hitachi ZX145W-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the DX62R-7 if...

A 6 tonne mini excavator for utility trenching, drainage and groundworks where a larger machine is wanted without moving up to a midi. Contractors and hire fleets use it on housing and highway work.

Full DX62R-7 specifications →

Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...

  • you want one that has 61kW more power

Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Develon DX62R-7 and the Hitachi ZX145W-6?

The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 61kW more power. The Develon DX62R-7 is a 6 tonne mini excavator; the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator.

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