Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs JCB 525-60
The JCB 525-60 has 43kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,580kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 525-60 has 43kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 3,580kg.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | JCB 525-60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 5490 kg |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 55 kW |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | - |
| Max. Lift Capacity | - | 2500 kg |
| Max. Lift Height | - | 6 m |
| Max. Reach | - | 3.06 m |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, JCB 525-60. 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 525-60 if...
- you want one that has 43kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,580kg
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the JCB 525-60?
The JCB 525-60 has 43kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,580kg. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler.
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