Head to head
Doosan DX235LC vs JCB 50Z-2
The Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 18,170kg and has 88kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 18,170kg.
- Engine power: the Doosan DX235LC has 88kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Doosan DX235LC | JCB 50Z-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 23.2 tonnes | 5030 kg |
| Engine power | 124kW (Doosan DL06P) | 36 kW |
| Max digging depth | 6.095m | - |
| Bucket capacity | 1.05m3 standard (0.51-1.32m3 range) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3.65 m |
| Dump height | - | 4.08 m |
Sources: Doosan DX235LC, JCB 50Z-2. 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 18,170kg
- you want one that has 88kW 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 50Z-2 if...
A zero tailswing digger for utility trenching, house foundations and road edge work where the rear of the machine has to stay inside the track width. It is used on civils sites and hire fleets that want a 5 tonne class machine.
Full 50Z-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Doosan DX235LC and the JCB 50Z-2?
The Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 18,170kg and has 88kW more power. The Doosan DX235LC is a 23-tonne class crawler excavator; the JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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