Head to head
Doosan DX235LC vs JCB 9T-2
The Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 17.8 tonnes and has 69kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 17.8 tonnes.
- Engine power: the Doosan DX235LC has 69kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Doosan DX235LC | JCB 9T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 23.2 tonnes | 5,400kg |
| Engine power | 124kW (Doosan DL06P) | 55kW (74hp) |
| Max digging depth | 6.095m | - |
| Bucket capacity | 1.05m3 standard (0.51-1.32m3 range) | - |
| Payload | - | 9,000kg |
Sources: Doosan DX235LC, JCB 9T-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 17.8 tonnes
- you want one that has 69kW 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 9T-2 if...
A high-capacity straight-tip dumper for groundworks and civils contractors moving large volumes of spoil or aggregate on bigger sites, where a smaller dumper would mean too many trips. Requires an operator holding the appropriate site dumper category.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Doosan DX235LC and the JCB 9T-2?
The Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 17.8 tonnes and has 69kW more power. The Doosan DX235LC is a 23-tonne class crawler excavator; the JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper.
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