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Doosan DX235LC vs Kubota KX019-4

The Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 21,420kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

DX235LC
Doosan DX235LC
Kubota KX019-4
Kubota KX019-4 - image: kuk.kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Doosan DX235LCKubota KX019-4
Operating weight23.2 tonnes1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy
Engine power124kW (Doosan DL06P)-
Max digging depth6.095m-
Bucket capacity1.05m3 standard (0.51-1.32m3 range)-
Dig depth-2,580mm maximum
Maximum reach-4,070mm

Sources: Doosan DX235LC, Kubota KX019-4. 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 21,420kg

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 KX019-4 if...

Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.

Full KX019-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Doosan DX235LC and the Kubota KX019-4?

The Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 21,420kg. The Doosan DX235LC is a 23-tonne class crawler excavator; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.

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