Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Kubota KX71-3
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,640kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,640kg.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | - |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Kubota KX71-3. 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 KX71-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,640kg
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,640kg. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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