Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs JCB 3CX Compact
The JCB 3CX Compact has 43kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,160kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 3CX Compact has 43kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 4,160kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 3CX Compact digs 2.8m (9ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | JCB 3CX Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 6070 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 5 m |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 55 kW |
| Travel Speed | - | 40 kph |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, JCB 3CX Compact. 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 Compact if...
- you want one that has 43kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,160kg
- you want one that digs 2.8m (9ft) deeper
Aimed at utility, highways and town-centre work where a full-size backhoe will not fit. Used for trenching, loading and breaking out on narrow roads, estates and tight sites.
Full 3CX Compact specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the JCB 3CX Compact?
The JCB 3CX Compact has 43kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,160kg. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide.
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