Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs JCB 3CX
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 6,225kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 6,225kg.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | JCB 3CX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | - |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, JCB 3CX. 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 3CX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,225kg
The machine most people picture when they think of a building site, and still the default where one machine has to both dig and load. Groundworkers and utilities contractors buy it precisely to avoid putting two machines on a small site.
Full 3CX specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the JCB 3CX?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 6,225kg. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader.
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