Head to head
Doosan DX235LC vs JCB 86C-2
The Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 14.6 tonnes and has 76kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 14.6 tonnes.
- Engine power: the Doosan DX235LC has 76kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Doosan DX235LC | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 23.2 tonnes | 8600 kg |
| Engine power | 124kW (Doosan DL06P) | 48 kW |
| Max digging depth | 6.095m | - |
| Bucket capacity | 1.05m3 standard (0.51-1.32m3 range) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.52 m |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
Sources: Doosan DX235LC, JCB 86C-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 14.6 tonnes
- you want one that has 76kW 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 86C-2 if...
Used by groundworks and civils contractors for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading on housing and utility sites. Hire fleets stock it as the step between mini diggers and full-size excavators.
Full 86C-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Doosan DX235LC and the JCB 86C-2?
The Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 14.6 tonnes and has 76kW more power. The Doosan DX235LC is a 23-tonne class crawler excavator; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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