Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs JCB 8018 CTS
The JCB 8018 CTS digs 27cm deeper. The Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 88kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the JCB 8018 CTS digs 27cm deeper.
- Operating weight: the Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 88kg.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, JCB 8018 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DX17Z-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 88kg
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 8018 CTS if...
- you want one that digs 27cm deeper
A very compact machine for groundworkers and landscapers working in domestic gardens, narrow access sites and occasionally indoors. The small footprint is the whole selling point over a 2 to 3 tonne machine, and it is what decides whether the job is possible at all.
Full 8018 CTS specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The JCB 8018 CTS digs 27cm deeper. The Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 88kg. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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