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Doosan DX235LC vs JCB 8008 CTS

The Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 22,194kg.

Last reviewed 9 November 2026

Doosan DX235LC
Doosan DX235LC - image: Develon (formerly Doosan Construction Equipment)
JCB 8008 CTS
JCB 8008 CTS - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Doosan DX235LCJCB 8008 CTS
Operating weight23.2 tonnes1,006 kg
Engine power124kW (Doosan DL06P)-
Max digging depth6.095m-
Bucket capacity1.05m3 standard (0.51-1.32m3 range)-
Dig depth-1.69 m
Transport width-0.7 m
Transport length-2.68 m

Sources: Doosan DX235LC, JCB 8008 CTS. 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 22,194kg

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 8008 CTS if...

The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Doosan DX235LC and the JCB 8008 CTS?

The Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 22,194kg. The Doosan DX235LC is a 23-tonne class crawler excavator; the JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work.

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