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Develon DX17Z-7 vs Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)
The Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) has 4kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) has 4kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 15.9 kW / 21.4 bhp at 2,800 rpm |
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | - |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | - |
| Payload | - | 1,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 1,295 kg |
| Standard transport width | - | 1,115 mm (982 mm with narrow wheel option) |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi 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 MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) if...
- you want one that has 4kW more power
The Thwaites 1 Tonne Hi Tip, sold as the MACH2001, is one of the most common site dumpers on UK construction and groundworks hire fleets, used to move spoil, aggregate and materials around small to medium sites. Its narrow wheel option lets it pass through standard access points a wider dumper cannot. Thwaites builds its dumpers in Leamington Spa, and the 1 tonne class is typically the first machine a groundworks operator is trained and ticketed on.
Full MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) has 4kW more power. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is a a 1 tonne payload site dumper for construction material transport.
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