Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Takeuchi TB250-2
The Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 3,210kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 3,210kg.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Takeuchi TB250-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 5120kg |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | - |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | - |
| Ground reach | - | 5985mm |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 37.2 kN |
| Arm digging force | - | 22.9 kN |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Takeuchi TB250-2. 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 TB250-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,210kg
A 5 tonne tracked excavator with a short tail swing, suited to groundworks, civils and utility work in tight sites. Plant hire firms and contractors use this size for trenching, drainage and foundation digging.
Full TB250-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Takeuchi TB250-2?
The Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 3,210kg. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Takeuchi TB250-2 is a 5 tonne reduced tail swing mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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