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Caterpillar 352F vs Doosan DX235LC

The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 92.5 tonnes.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar 352FDoosan DX235LC
Operating weight115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes)23.2 tonnes
EngineCat C13 ACERT, 417hp net-
Fuel capacity190 US gallons-
Max travel speed2.9mph-
Engine power-124kW (Doosan DL06P)
Max digging depth-6.095m
Bucket capacity-1.05m3 standard (0.51-1.32m3 range)

Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Doosan DX235LC. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 352F if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 92.5 tonnes

A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.

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Full 352F specifications →

Buy or hire the DX235LC if...

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 Caterpillar 352F and the Doosan DX235LC?

The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 92.5 tonnes. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Doosan DX235LC is a 23-tonne class crawler excavator.

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