Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Kubota KX018-4
The Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 190kg. The Kubota KX018-4 digs 18cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 190kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX018-4 digs 18cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Kubota KX018-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | up to 1720kg |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 2380mm |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | - |
| Width | - | 1300mm |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Kubota KX018-4. 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 190kg
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 KX018-4 if...
- you want one that digs 18cm deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,720kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2380mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX018-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Kubota KX018-4?
The Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 190kg. The Kubota KX018-4 digs 18cm deeper. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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