Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Takeuchi TB230
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 965kg and digs 64cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 965kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB230 digs 64cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 2875 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 2835 mm |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | - |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Takeuchi TB230. 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 TB230 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 965kg
- you want one that digs 64cm (2ft) deeper
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 965kg and digs 64cm (2ft) deeper. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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