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Caterpillar 352F vs Doosan DX235LC

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

Last reviewed 9 November 2026

Caterpillar 352F
Caterpillar 352F - image: Peterson Cat
Doosan DX235LC
Doosan DX235LC - image: Develon (formerly Doosan Construction Equipment)

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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