Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs SANY SY26U
The SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 750kg and digs 61cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 750kg.
- Dig depth: the SANY SY26U digs 61cm (2ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the SANY SY26U has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 2,660 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 2,810 mm |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, SANY SY26U. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DX17Z-7 if...
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 →Buy or hire the SY26U if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 750kg
- you want one that digs 61cm (2ft) deeper
- you want one that has 3kW more power
The SANY SY26U is a 2.6 tonne mini excavator positioned as a value alternative to the established Kubota, JCB and Takeuchi machines in the same size class, sold in the UK through a small number of appointed dealers. SANY's UK presence is newer and thinner than the market leaders, so buyers weigh the lower purchase price against a less mature parts and resale network. It is more often bought outright by owner-operators than stocked in volume by the large national hire fleets.
Full SY26U specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the SANY SY26U?
The SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 750kg and digs 61cm (2ft) deeper. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
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