Develon has unveiled its new Series 9 intelligent crawler excavators in Italy for the first time, presenting the 37-tonne DX360LC-9 and 42-tonne DX400HD-9 at SaMoTer 2026 in Verona, where its E-Stop safety technology also took the Samoter Innovation Award.
The two new models join the DX230LC-9 and DX260LC-9 in the Series 9 range, which is built on a redesigned platform combining Full Electric Hydraulic technology with integrated artificial intelligence. The platform targets gains across the engine, hydraulic system and operator interface, with a focus on fuel consumption, precision and human-machine interaction.
The DX360LC-9 is powered by the new Develon DX08V engine, delivering 227kW (304hp) at 1,800rpm (SAE J1995) and maximum torque of 1230kgf/m at 1,300rpm. It offers a maximum digging depth of 7,512mm with the standard arm and a maximum reach of 11,113mm.
The DX08V also powers the DX400HD-9, replacing the Scania unit used previously. With a two-stage turbocharger, it produces 254kW (341hp) at 1,800rpm and maximum torque of 1460kgf/m at 1,300rpm. Digging depth and reach match those of the DX360LC-9 at 7,512mm and 11,113mm respectively.
“Series 9 represents much more than an update to our excavator range — it defines a new standard for the entire industry,” says Stéphane Dieu, product manager for Develon excavators in Europe.
Centrepiece of Develon’s outdoor Digital Construction Site area was the DX360LC-9, showcasing the E-Stop technology that secured the Samoter Innovation Award 2026. The system combines a Smart Around View Monitor camera array, which uses artificial intelligence to detect people in the working area, with a radar capable of detecting objects up to 6m away. If a person is identified in the danger zone, the machine automatically slows or stops rotation and movement. The DX400HD-9 was displayed statically on the Develon stand.
Alongside the Series 9 launch, Develon used Samoter to present an updated cab for its DA30-7 articulated dump truck. The cab is designed around operator ergonomics, with improved visibility and a 12in high-resolution touchscreen providing access to cameras, machine parameters and customised settings.
The 14-tonne DX140RDM-7 demolition excavator was also on display, configured for urban and confined-space applications. Its modular boom allows switching between digging and demolition modes, while the cab tilts up to 30 degrees for high-reach visibility. A hydraulically extendable undercarriage provides up to 3.7m of stability and retracts to 2.5m for transport.
The DD130-7 dozer was shown in the outdoor area, positioned for residential and light construction work. Features include a compact engine compartment for blade visibility, a standard rearview camera, an 8in Smart Touch display, LED lighting and an air-suspended seat synchronised with the joysticks.
Develon’s DL420CVT-7 wheel loader headed the four largest models in its DL-7 range, which also includes the DL480-7, DL550-7 and DL580-7. The continuously variable transmission is aimed at quarrying, construction and material handling, with redesigned buckets offering up to 7% greater capacity and a maximum bucket volume of 4.5m³. The full DL-7 range comprises 11 wheel loaders with bucket capacities from 2.0m³.
The Develon stand also featured three Stage V Series 7 mini excavators: the 2.8-tonne DX27Z-7K, the 5.7-tonne DX55R-7 and the 8-tonne DX85R-7.
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