Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D has 4kW more power and is the bigger machine by 580kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D has 4kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 580kg.
- Dig depth: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D digs 47cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. 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 ECR25D if...
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 580kg
- you want one that digs 47cm (1.5ft) deeper
The Volvo ECR25D is Volvo CE's short-swing mini excavator in the popular UK 2.5-3 tonne hire class, competing for the same jobs as the Kubota U27-4 and similarly sized Takeuchi and JCB machines. Its short-radius superstructure lets the counterweight stay close to the tracks when slewing, useful on confined urban and residential sites. It is sold across Great Britain exclusively through SMT GB's dealer network.
Full ECR25D specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D has 4kW more power and is the bigger machine by 580kg. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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