Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Takeuchi TB225
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 490kg and digs 38cm (1ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 490kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB225 digs 38cm (1ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 2400 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 2580 mm |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | - |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Takeuchi TB225. 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 TB225 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 490kg
- you want one that digs 38cm (1ft) deeper
A towable 2 to 2.5 tonne digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on drainage, small foundations and garden work. The extendable track frame lets it pass through narrow gaps and then widen for stability.
Full TB225 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 490kg and digs 38cm (1ft) deeper. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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