Head to head
Doosan DX235LC vs JCB 3CX
The Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 15,065kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 15,065kg.
Specifications side by side
| Doosan DX235LC | JCB 3CX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 23.2 tonnes | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super |
| Engine power | 124kW (Doosan DL06P) | - |
| Max digging depth | 6.095m | - |
| Bucket capacity | 1.05m3 standard (0.51-1.32m3 range) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig |
Sources: Doosan DX235LC, JCB 3CX. 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 is the bigger machine by 15,065kg
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 3CX if...
The machine most people picture when they think of a building site, and still the default where one machine has to both dig and load. Groundworkers and utilities contractors buy it precisely to avoid putting two machines on a small site.
Listed by
- TPH Plant Hire - Gravesend, Northfleet
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Doosan DX235LC and the JCB 3CX?
The Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 15,065kg. The Doosan DX235LC is a 23-tonne class crawler excavator; the JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader.
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