Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Doosan DX235LC
The Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 20,835kg and has 88kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 20,835kg.
- Engine power: the Doosan DX235LC has 88kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Doosan DX235LC | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 23.2 tonnes |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 124kW (Doosan DL06P) |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Max digging depth | - | 6.095m |
| Bucket capacity | - | 1.05m3 standard (0.51-1.32m3 range) |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Doosan DX235LC. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the S450 if...
Bobcat's entry-level skid steer, small enough for tight domestic and groundworks sites but still able to run a full range of buckets and attachments. Plant hire fleets keep it as their smallest skid steer for jobs a mini digger cannot reach.
Listed by
- JMP Plant Hire Essex - Ingatestone, Norton Heath
Buy or hire the DX235LC if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 20,835kg
- you want one that has 88kW more power
A mid-size crawler excavator used for groundworks, drainage and general digging on commercial sites. Its 23-tonne class puts it between compact excavators and the larger machines used for bulk earthmoving.
Full DX235LC specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Doosan DX235LC?
The Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 20,835kg and has 88kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Doosan DX235LC is a 23-tonne class crawler excavator.
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