Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs JCB 86C-2
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6,690kg and has 36kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6,690kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 36kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 86C-2 digs 2.32m (7.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 8600 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 4.52 m |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 48 kW |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, JCB 86C-2. 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 86C-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,690kg
- you want one that has 36kW more power
- you want one that digs 2.32m (7.5ft) deeper
Used by groundworks and civils contractors for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading on housing and utility sites. Hire fleets stock it as the step between mini diggers and full-size excavators.
Full 86C-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the JCB 86C-2?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6,690kg and has 36kW more power. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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