plant hire brand
Doosan
Doosan is a South Korean manufacturer whose mini and midi excavators are a common choice in UK plant hire fleets. Its machines are bought mainly for groundworks and utility trenching rather than large-scale earthmoving.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Built in
South Korea (Incheon)
UK availability
Widely available in the UK
A regular sight in UK mini digger hire fleets alongside JCB, Kubota and Yanmar.
What Doosan builds
Doosan model ranges
| Range | What it is |
|---|---|
| DX63-3 | 6-tonne class mini excavator |
How Doosan compares
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Doosan vs RSP
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UK companies hiring and selling Doosan
No listed company has told us they carry Doosan yet.
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GetBrent is an independent directory of UK hire and sales companies. We are not a Doosan dealer and have no affiliation with, or endorsement from, Doosan. The Doosan name and model names are trademarks of their owner, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - always confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.