Head to head
Develon DX85R-7 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
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 EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9528 kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Engine power | 48.5 kW (65 hp) @ 2100 rpm | 13.8 kW |
| Dig depth | 4110 / 4670 mm (standard / long arm) | 2,590 mm |
| Bucket capacity | 0.28 m3 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: Develon DX85R-7, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX85R-7 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Develon DX85R-7 has 35kW more power. The Develon DX85R-7 is a 9.5 tonne midi excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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