Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs JCB 25Z-1
The JCB 25Z-1 has 6kW more power and is the bigger machine by 640kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 25Z-1 has 6kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 25Z-1 is the bigger machine by 640kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 25Z-1 digs 62cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | JCB 25Z-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 2550 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 2.82 m |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 18.4 kW |
| Dump height | - | 3 m |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, JCB 25Z-1. 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 25Z-1 if...
- you want one that has 6kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 640kg
- you want one that digs 62cm (2ft) deeper
Used by hire firms and small contractors for patios, drainage, footings and work next to walls and fences where a zero-tailswing machine is needed. Sits in the weight class that can be towed on a trailer in restricted regions.
Full 25Z-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the JCB 25Z-1?
The JCB 25Z-1 has 6kW more power and is the bigger machine by 640kg. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the JCB 25Z-1 is a 2.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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