Develon’s 6.2-metric-ton DX62R-7 mini excavator features a reduced tail swing of just 7 inches of side overhang and zero rear overhang for working in tight spaces.
In the video above, Equipment World got a closer look at the compact excavator at World of Concrete 2025.
The excavator runs on a 57.5-horsepower Develon engine and has a dig depth of 12 feet 5 inches. It can be configured with the standard arm of 5.3 feet or a long arm at 6.3 feet.
In the cab, Develon makes heat and air conditioning standard and provides multiple vents throughout. The framed full-glass door is designed to give the operator visibility to the excavator’s sides, which also helps when working in tight areas.
Other standard features include Bluetooth audio, selectable control patterns of ISO or BHL and a travel alarm to notify surrounding workers. Available options are a rearview camera and a rotating safety beacon. Steel tracks are also available.
The excavator's arm comes already equipped for attaching a thumb and has hydraulic lines for a quick coupler.
Standard tech includes auto idle, which idles the machine when functions are not used for a few seconds, and auto downshift when turning, grading and maneuvering to prevent the excavator from bogging down when traveling. The excavator automatically shifts back into high range as the load decreases, the company says.
For working in tight spaces, Develon gave the excavator a “width-protected swing frame” in which the excavator’s swing casting and cylinders remain within the track width at full left-swing. This helps when offset digging next to a wall or other structure to prevent damage to the components. The excavator also has integrated counterweights for increased lifting capacity.
For operating attachments, Develon put control at the operator’s fingertips. The company added one-way and two-way hydraulic flow for handling a variety of attachments, both of which are activated by joystick instead of foot pedal. A thumb switch on the right joystick controls auxiliary hydraulic functions. Boom swing is controlled by a thumb switch on the left joystick.
Develon DX62R-7 Specs
- Net horsepower: 57.5 @ 2,300 rpm
- Operating weight: 13,704 lbs.
- Maximum digging depth: 12 ft. 5 in.
- Maximum digging reach (ground): 20 ft. 3 in.
- Maximum loading height: 13 ft. 3 in.
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