Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs JCB JS131LC
The JCB JS131LC has 43kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB JS131LC has 43kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | JCB JS131LC | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 55kW (74hp) |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | - |
| Max bucket tearout | - | 20,660lbf |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, JCB JS131LC. 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 JS131LC if...
- you want one that has 43kW more power
A 13-14 tonne tracked excavator used for general groundworks, drainage and foundation digging. A mainstay size class for medium plant hire fleets.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the JCB JS131LC?
The JCB JS131LC has 43kW more power. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.
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