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Case Construction Equipment 221F vs Develon DX17Z-7

The Case Construction Equipment 221F has 43kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,781kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

221F
Case Construction Equipment 221F
Develon DX17Z-7
Develon DX17Z-7 - image: Develon

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Case Construction Equipment 221FDevelon DX17Z-7
Operating weight5,691kg1,910 kg (4,211 lb)
Engine power55kW (74hp)11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm
Dig depth-2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in)

Sources: Case Construction Equipment 221F, Develon DX17Z-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 221F if...

  • you want one that has 43kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,781kg

A compact wheeled loading shovel used for yard work, muck-away and material handling on smaller sites. Its size suits jobs too tight for a full-size wheel loader but too heavy for a skid steer.

Full 221F 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 Case Construction Equipment 221F and the Develon DX17Z-7?

The Case Construction Equipment 221F has 43kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,781kg. The Case Construction Equipment 221F is a compact wheel loader; the Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model.

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