Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Kubota KX027-4
The Kubota KX027-4 digs 54cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX027-4 digs 54cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Kubota KX027-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 2740mm |
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | - |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | - |
| Width | - | 1400mm |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Kubota KX027-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the KX027-4 if...
- you want one that digs 54cm (2ft) deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. In this size it digs to 2740mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Kubota KX027-4?
The Kubota KX027-4 digs 54cm (2ft) deeper. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Kubota KX027-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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