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Doosan DX235LC vs JCB 35Z-1

The Doosan DX235LC has 106kW more power and is the bigger machine by 19,644kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Doosan DX235LC
Doosan DX235LC - image: Develon (formerly Doosan Construction Equipment)
JCB 35Z-1
JCB 35Z-1 - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Doosan DX235LCJCB 35Z-1
Operating weight23.2 tonnes3556 kg
Engine power124kW (Doosan DL06P)18.4 kW
Max digging depth6.095m-
Bucket capacity1.05m3 standard (0.51-1.32m3 range)-
Dig depth-3.48 m
Dump height-3.53 m

Sources: Doosan DX235LC, JCB 35Z-1. 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 106kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 19,644kg

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 35Z-1 if...

A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.

Full 35Z-1 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Doosan DX235LC and the JCB 35Z-1?

The Doosan DX235LC has 106kW more power and is the bigger machine by 19,644kg. The Doosan DX235LC is a 23-tonne class crawler excavator; the JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator.

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