Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Kubota U20
The Kubota U20 has 2kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota U20 has 2kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | - |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Kubota U20. 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 U20 if...
- you want one that has 2kW more power
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Kubota U20?
The Kubota U20 has 2kW more power. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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