Develon
DX17Z-7
a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
Figures taken from the manufacturer: source. Anything we could not verify is left out rather than estimated. Specifications change by model year and configuration - confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
Who uses it
The Develon DX17Z-7 is the smallest excavator in the Develon range, formerly sold as a Doosan model before the 2023 rebrand, and competes for the same confined-space and landscaping hire jobs as the JCB 8008 CTS and Kubota KX019-4. UK dealers that previously stocked it as a Doosan now sell and service it under the Develon name with the same parts and support lines. It gives hire companies a mini excavator option outside the usual Kubota, JCB and Takeuchi trio at a similar size point.
Closest alternative
The model most often cross-shopped against the DX17Z-7 is the JCB 8008 CTS.
Looking for one?
Most companies carry several makes and advertise none of them. Find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
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