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Doosan DX235LC vs JCB Loadall 540-140

The Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 12,342kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

DX235LC
Doosan DX235LC
JCB Loadall 540-140
JCB Loadall 540-140 - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Doosan DX235LCJCB Loadall 540-140
Operating weight23.2 tonnes10,858kg
Engine power124kW (Doosan DL06P)-
Max digging depth6.095m-
Bucket capacity1.05m3 standard (0.51-1.32m3 range)-
Maximum lift height-13.8m with stabilisers extended
Maximum forward reach-9.25m
Maximum lift capacity-4,000kg at ground level with stabilisers deployed

Sources: Doosan DX235LC, JCB Loadall 540-140. 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 12,342kg

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 Loadall 540-140 if...

A high-reach telehandler for construction sites and larger farms that need to place material at height rather than move pallets around a yard. Lift capacity falls sharply as the boom extends, which is the number that actually governs what it can do.

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Full Loadall 540-140 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Doosan DX235LC and the JCB Loadall 540-140?

The Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 12,342kg. The Doosan DX235LC is a 23-tonne class crawler excavator; the JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class.

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