Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 7kW more power and is the bigger machine by 480kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 7kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 480kg.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 2,390kg |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 18.9kW |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 1,615 litres (heaped) |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, JCB STH-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 STH-2S5 Swivel if...
- you want one that has 7kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 480kg
A compact swivel dumper for smaller groundworks and landscaping contractors who need to tip to the side without repositioning, popular on domestic extension and garden sites where access is tight.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel?
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 7kW more power and is the bigger machine by 480kg. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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