Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Takeuchi TB2150
The Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 13,185kg and has 73kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 13,185kg.
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB2150 has 73kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB2150 digs 3.02m (10ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Takeuchi TB2150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 15,095kg |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 5225mm |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 85kW |
| Width | - | 2690mm |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Takeuchi TB2150. 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 TB2150 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 13,185kg
- you want one that has 73kW more power
- you want one that digs 3.02m (10ft) deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.1 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5225mm.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Takeuchi TB2150?
The Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 13,185kg and has 73kW more power. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Takeuchi TB2150 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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