Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Mecalac TA6
The Mecalac TA6 has 43kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,235kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac TA6 has 43kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 2,235kg.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Mecalac TA6. 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 TA6 if...
- you want one that has 43kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,235kg
A 6 tonne site dumper for groundworks, drainage and general site haulage on UK sites, with a choice of front or swivel skip. It has a foldable ROPS bar with side protection gates.
Full TA6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Mecalac TA6?
The Mecalac TA6 has 43kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,235kg. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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