Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Kubota KX019-4
The Kubota KX019-4 digs 38cm (1ft) deeper. The Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 130kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX019-4 digs 38cm (1ft) deeper.
- Operating weight: the Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 130kg.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Kubota KX019-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 2,580mm maximum |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,070mm |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Kubota KX019-4. 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 130kg
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 KX019-4 if...
- you want one that digs 38cm (1ft) deeper
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Kubota KX019-4?
The Kubota KX019-4 digs 38cm (1ft) deeper. The Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 130kg. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.
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