Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs JCB 9T-2
The JCB 9T-2 has 43kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,490kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 9T-2 has 43kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 3,490kg.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | JCB 9T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 5,400kg |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 55kW (74hp) |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | - |
| Payload | - | 9,000kg |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, JCB 9T-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 9T-2 if...
- you want one that has 43kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,490kg
A high-capacity straight-tip dumper for groundworks and civils contractors moving large volumes of spoil or aggregate on bigger sites, where a smaller dumper would mean too many trips. Requires an operator holding the appropriate site dumper category.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the JCB 9T-2?
The JCB 9T-2 has 43kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,490kg. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper.
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