Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Doosan DX235LC
The Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 13,838kg and has 46kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 13,838kg.
- Engine power: the Doosan DX235LC has 46kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Doosan DX235LC | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 23.2 tonnes |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | 124kW (Doosan DL06P) |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Max digging depth | - | 6.095m |
| Bucket capacity | - | 1.05m3 standard (0.51-1.32m3 range) |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Doosan DX235LC. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D3 if...
Caterpillar's smallest crawler dozer, used for fine grading, landscaping and confined-site work where a full-size dozer won't fit. Common in UK plant hire fleets alongside mini excavators.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Buy or hire the DX235LC if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 13,838kg
- you want one that has 46kW 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 Caterpillar D3 and the Doosan DX235LC?
The Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 13,838kg and has 46kW more power. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Doosan DX235LC is a 23-tonne class crawler excavator.
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