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Develon DX85R-7 vs Wacker Neuson EZ80

The Develon DX85R-7 has 7kW more power.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

DX85R-7
Develon DX85R-7
Wacker Neuson EZ80
Wacker Neuson EZ80 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Develon DX85R-7Wacker Neuson EZ80
Operating weight9528 kg7,918 to 9,544 kg
Engine power48.5 kW (65 hp) @ 2100 rpm42 kW
Dig depth4110 / 4670 mm (standard / long arm)4,169 mm
Bucket capacity0.28 m3-
Breakout force-68 kN
Length-6,939 mm
Width-2,250 mm
Height-2,562 mm

Sources: Develon DX85R-7, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 7kW 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 EZ80 if...

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 mm. 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Develon DX85R-7 and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?

The Develon DX85R-7 has 7kW more power. The Develon DX85R-7 is a 9.5 tonne midi excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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