Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Develon DX17Z-7
The Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 734kg and has 4kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 734kg.
- Engine power: the Develon DX17Z-7 has 4kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Develon DX17Z-7 digs 38cm (1ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Develon DX17Z-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Develon DX17Z-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E10z if...
The Bobcat E10z is a zero tail swing micro excavator built for confined internal and garden work, competing directly with the JCB 8008 CTS for the same narrow-access hire jobs. Its zero tail swing design lets it rotate its upper structure without the counterweight overhanging obstacles, unlike some other micro excavators of this size. It is typically hired for basement, extension and small landscaping work rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Used Trailers Northern Ireland - GG Plant Sales - Dromore
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the DX17Z-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 734kg
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that digs 38cm (1ft) deeper
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.
Full DX17Z-7 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Develon DX17Z-7?
The Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 734kg and has 4kW more power. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model.
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