Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Kubota KX060-5
The Kubota KX060-5 has 36kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,531kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota KX060-5 has 36kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 3,531kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX060-5 digs 1.68m (5.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 5441 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 3875 mm |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 47.6 kw |
| Width | - | 1960 mm |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Kubota KX060-5. 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 KX060-5 if...
- you want one that has 36kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,531kg
- you want one that digs 1.68m (5.5ft) deeper
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Kubota KX060-5?
The Kubota KX060-5 has 36kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,531kg. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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