Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs JCB 8008 CTS
The Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 904kg and digs 51cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 904kg.
- Dig depth: the Develon DX17Z-7 digs 51cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | JCB 8008 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 1,006 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 1.69 m |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | - |
| Transport width | - | 0.7 m |
| Transport length | - | 2.68 m |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, JCB 8008 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 904kg
- you want one that digs 51cm (1.5ft) deeper
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 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the JCB 8008 CTS?
The Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 904kg and digs 51cm (1.5ft) deeper. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work.
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