Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Kubota U27-4
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 680kg and digs 62cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 680kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U27-4 digs 62cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 2,820mm maximum |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Kubota U27-4. 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 U27-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 680kg
- you want one that digs 62cm (2ft) deeper
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Kubota U27-4?
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 680kg and digs 62cm (2ft) deeper. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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