Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Kubota U10
The Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 710kg and has 4kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 710kg.
- Engine power: the Develon DX17Z-7 has 4kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Kubota U10. 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 710kg
- you want one that has 4kW more power
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 U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Kubota U10?
The Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 710kg and has 4kW more power. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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