Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Takeuchi TB295W
The Takeuchi TB295W has 73kW more power and is the bigger machine by 8,467kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB295W has 73kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 8,467kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB295W digs 1.92m (6.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Takeuchi TB295W | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers) |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 4,115mm |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 85kW |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Takeuchi TB295W. 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 TB295W if...
- you want one that has 73kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 8,467kg
- you want one that digs 1.92m (6.5ft) deeper
A road-going wheeled excavator for utility and drainage contractors who need to move between multiple jobs in a day without a low-loader. Its size sits between compact and medium wheeled excavators, giving useful dig depth for pipe and sewer work.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Takeuchi TB295W?
The Takeuchi TB295W has 73kW more power and is the bigger machine by 8,467kg. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Takeuchi TB295W is a 10.4 tonne wheeled excavator.
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