Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Takeuchi TB216
The Takeuchi TB216 digs 19cm deeper. The Develon DX17Z-7 has 0kW more power and is the bigger machine by 45kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB216 digs 19cm deeper.
- Engine power: the Develon DX17Z-7 has 0kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 45kg.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 2,390 mm |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Takeuchi TB216. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DX17Z-7 if...
- you want one that has 0kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 45kg
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 TB216 if...
- you want one that digs 19cm deeper
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Takeuchi TB216?
The Takeuchi TB216 digs 19cm deeper. The Develon DX17Z-7 has 0kW more power and is the bigger machine by 45kg. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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