Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Takeuchi TB240
The Takeuchi TB240 has 15kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,160kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB240 has 15kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 2,160kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB240 digs 1.26m (4ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 4070KG |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 3465mm |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 26.7kW |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 30.8kN |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Takeuchi TB240. 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 TB240 if...
- you want one that has 15kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,160kg
- you want one that digs 1.26m (4ft) deeper
A 4 tonne tracked excavator used by groundworkers, housebuilders and utility contractors for trenching, foundations and general digging. It sits between small mini diggers and 5 tonne machines in a typical UK hire fleet.
Full TB240 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Takeuchi TB240?
The Takeuchi TB240 has 15kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,160kg. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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