Head to head
Bell Equipment B25E vs Develon DX17Z-7
The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 41,276kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 41,276kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bell Equipment B25E | Develon DX17Z-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 43,186kg (laden) | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) |
| Engine power | Mercedes-Benz OM936LA, 210kW (281hp) | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Rated payload | 24,000kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 15m3 (SAE 2:1) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) |
Sources: Bell Equipment B25E, Develon DX17Z-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the B25E if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 41,276kg
A 25-tonne class articulated dump truck for moving spoil and aggregate over soft or uneven haul roads that a rigid tipper could not cross. Quarries and large groundworks sites hire it for shifting high volumes of material between the dig face and stockpile.
Full B25E 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 Bell Equipment B25E and the Develon DX17Z-7?
The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 41,276kg. The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck; the Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model.
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