Head to head
Develon DX85R-7 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Develon DX85R-7 has 35kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Develon DX85R-7 has 35kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX85R-7 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9528 kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Engine power | 48.5 kW (65 hp) @ 2100 rpm | 13.8 kW |
| Dig depth | 4110 / 4670 mm (standard / long arm) | 2,413 mm |
| Bucket capacity | 0.28 m3 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Develon DX85R-7, Wacker Neuson ET16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DX85R-7 if...
- you want one that has 35kW more power
A midi excavator for deeper drainage, ducting and foundation work where a mini digger is too small but a full size machine is not needed. It is used by civils contractors and plant hire fleets on road and utility sites.
Full DX85R-7 specifications →Buy or hire the ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX85R-7 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Develon DX85R-7 has 35kW more power. The Develon DX85R-7 is a 9.5 tonne midi excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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