DMP showcases Develon Series 9 excavator technology at Xtrem Pro Days

At the Xtrem Pro Days trade event held in Reunion Island in October 2026, equipment distributor DMP presented the Develon DX230LC-9 crawler excavator alongside seven earthmoving and material handling configurations for heavy civil engineering and infrastructure contractors.

Core Technology and System Architecture
The DX230LC-9 integrates electro-hydraulic architecture with onboard sensor fusion to execute semi-automated earthmoving and load control. At the hardware level, the 23-tonne class machine operates via a Stage V compliant Develon DX05V four-cylinder diesel engine rated at 141 kW at 1,700 rpm, coupled with a Full Electro-Hydraulic pump management system delivering up to 2 x 212 liters per minute of hydraulic flow.

Control logic centers on an integrated 2D digging assist system that provides continuous grade guidance and semi-automatic boom and bucket positioning. The machine architecture interfaces dynamic weighing sensors with bucket-cylinder pressure transducers, computing payload weights in real time to prevent transport overload. Operational stability is regulated through a Lift Assist monitoring module that references kinematic angle sensors across the boom, arm, and upper structure against calibrated tipping-load charts. Active safety relies on a 360-degree sensor suite combining optical cameras, radar sensors, and an automated electronic stop function.




Deployment or Implementation
DMP deployed two DX230LC-9 units during the event program, dedicating one static unit to architectural inspection and a second unit to live earthmoving demonstrations. Field integration tests demonstrated the direct retrofitting of high-frequency hydraulic breakers into the electro-hydraulic auxiliary circuits. DMP provides local technical deployment, hydraulic calibration, diagnostic maintenance, and customer financing through its established regional dealership network in the Indian Ocean.

Industry Applications
The presented platform targets quarry extraction, civil roadwork, utility trenching, and commercial site preparation. Semi-automated 2D digging assist stabilizes trench profiles by maintaining target grade without over-excavation, reducing downstream backfill material costs. The dynamic weighing system eliminates secondary payload checks at truck loading points, standardizing cycle efficiency during mass earthworks.

Operational Impact and Performance Metrics
The Full Electro-Hydraulic control loops and electronic main control valves reduce engine fuel consumption by up to 8 percent relative to mechanical-pilot hydraulic assemblies. The collision mitigation system detects site personnel up to 6 meters away, initiating automatic swing and travel deceleration before triggering a complete system stop at a distance of 3 meters. Commercial implementation resulted in two DX230LC-9 unit acquisitions during the exposition, complementing DMP annual auxiliary delivery rates of 60 to 80 Develon hydraulic breakers.

Edited by Natania Lyngdoh, Induportals editor, with AI assistance.

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