Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 44kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 44kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | - |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3400 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip. 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 6 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 44kW more power
A 6 tonne front tip dumper for bulk earthmoving, road and utility groundworks and quarry or aggregate haulage on larger UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.
Full 6 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 44kW more power. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper.
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