Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Kubota K008-5
The Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 935kg and has 4kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 935kg.
- Engine power: the Develon DX17Z-7 has 4kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Develon DX17Z-7 digs 48cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Kubota K008-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 975kg |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 1,720mm |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 7.6kW |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Kubota K008-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DX17Z-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 935kg
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that digs 48cm (1.5ft) deeper
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 →Buy or hire the K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Kubota K008-5?
The Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 935kg and has 4kW more power. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator.
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