Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Takeuchi TB235-2
The Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 1,555kg and digs 1.04m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 1,555kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB235-2 digs 1.04m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Takeuchi TB235-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 3465 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 3245 mm |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | - |
| Dump height | - | 3595 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 27.1 kN |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Takeuchi TB235-2. 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 TB235-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,555kg
- you want one that digs 1.04m (3.5ft) deeper
A popular 3.5 tonne class digger for groundworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping contractors, and a regular hire fleet size. Suits trenching and foundation digging where more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine is needed.
Full TB235-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Takeuchi TB235-2?
The Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 1,555kg and digs 1.04m (3.5ft) deeper. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator.
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