Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 2,930kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 2,930kg.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 4,840kg |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | - |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 3,191 litres (heaped) |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel. 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 6ST-2S5 Swivel if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,930kg
Suits groundworkers who need to tip to the side or rear without turning the whole machine, useful in trenches or narrow access where reversing to line up a straight-tip skip is awkward. The 6 tonne capacity sits in the middle of JCB's swivel dumper range.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel?
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 2,930kg. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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