Head to head
Avant 640 vs Develon DX17Z-7
The Avant 640 has 16kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Avant 640 has 16kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 640 | Develon DX17Z-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 28 kW (37,5 hp) | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Lifting capacity | 1100 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2835 mm | - |
| Weight | 1590 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) |
| Dig depth | - | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) |
Sources: Avant 640, Develon DX17Z-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 640 if...
- you want one that has 16kW more power
An all-round compact loader with stronger auxiliary hydraulics for running more attachments, used by landscapers, stables, estates and small contractors. Light enough to be moved on a trailer or larger van.
Full 640 specifications →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 →Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 640 and the Develon DX17Z-7?
The Avant 640 has 16kW more power. The Avant 640 is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 600 series; the Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model.
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