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Doosan DX235LC vs Hitachi ZX220W-5B

The Doosan DX235LC has 2kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

DX235LC
Doosan DX235LC
Hitachi ZX220W-5B
Hitachi ZX220W-5B - image: McGovern Plant Hire

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Doosan DX235LCHitachi ZX220W-5B
Operating weight23.2 tonnes21,400 - 24,000kg
Engine power124kW (Doosan DL06P)122kW
Max digging depth6.095m-
Bucket capacity1.05m3 standard (0.51-1.32m3 range)-

Sources: Doosan DX235LC, Hitachi ZX220W-5B. 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 2kW 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 ZX220W-5B if...

A heavier wheeled excavator for contractors who need crawler-excavator-like dig performance with road mobility, such as sewer renewal and larger utility schemes. The two-piece boom gives more flexible reach over obstacles than a monoblock design.

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Full ZX220W-5B specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Doosan DX235LC and the Hitachi ZX220W-5B?

The Doosan DX235LC has 2kW more power. The Doosan DX235LC is a 23-tonne class crawler excavator; the Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom.

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