Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs JCB 19C-1
The JCB 19C-1 digs 61cm (2ft) deeper. The Develon DX17Z-7 has 0kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the JCB 19C-1 digs 61cm (2ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Develon DX17Z-7 has 0kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | JCB 19C-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 1910 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 2.81 m |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 11.7 kW |
| Dump height | - | 2.81 m |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, JCB 19C-1. 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
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 19C-1 if...
- you want one that digs 61cm (2ft) deeper
A small, easily towed digger for hire fleets and groundworkers on domestic extensions, drainage runs and service trenches. Suits jobs where a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full 19C-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the JCB 19C-1?
The JCB 19C-1 digs 61cm (2ft) deeper. The Develon DX17Z-7 has 0kW more power. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator.
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