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Doosan DX235LC vs Hitachi ZX145W-6

The Doosan DX235LC has 19kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

DX235LC
Doosan DX235LC
Hitachi ZX145W-6
Hitachi ZX145W-6 - image: Flannery Plant Hire

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Doosan DX235LCHitachi ZX145W-6
Operating weight23.2 tonnes15,000 - 17,200kg
Engine power124kW (Doosan DL06P)105kW (ISO14396)
Max digging depth6.095m-
Bucket capacity1.05m3 standard (0.51-1.32m3 range)-
Dig depth-5,520 - 5,770mm

Sources: Doosan DX235LC, Hitachi ZX145W-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the DX235LC if...

  • you want one that has 19kW 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 →

Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...

Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.

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Full ZX145W-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Doosan DX235LC and the Hitachi ZX145W-6?

The Doosan DX235LC has 19kW more power. The Doosan DX235LC is a 23-tonne class crawler excavator; the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator.

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