Head to head
Develon DX85R-7 vs Wacker Neuson EW100
The Wacker Neuson EW100 has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW100 has 7kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX85R-7 | Wacker Neuson EW100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9528 kg | 10,625 to 11,855 kg |
| Engine power | 48.5 kW (65 hp) @ 2100 rpm | 55.4 kW |
| Dig depth | 4110 / 4670 mm (standard / long arm) | 4,968 mm |
| Bucket capacity | 0.28 m3 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 73.3 kN |
| Length | - | 6,707 mm |
| Width | - | 2,450 mm |
| Height | - | 2,980 mm |
Sources: Develon DX85R-7, Wacker Neuson EW100. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DX85R-7 if...
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 EW100 if...
- you want one that has 7kW more power
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 4,968 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX85R-7 and the Wacker Neuson EW100?
The Wacker Neuson EW100 has 7kW more power. The Develon DX85R-7 is a 9.5 tonne midi excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.
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