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Doosan DX235LC vs Kubota U20

The Doosan DX235LC has 111kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Doosan DX235LC
Doosan DX235LC - image: Develon (formerly Doosan Construction Equipment)
Kubota U20
Kubota U20 - image: Kubota UK

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Doosan DX235LCKubota U20
Engine power124kW (Doosan DL06P)13.5kW / 19hp
Operating weight23.2 tonnes-
Max digging depth6.095m-
Bucket capacity1.05m3 standard (0.51-1.32m3 range)-
Machine weight-2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy)
Max dig depth-2,540mm
Max width-1,500mm
Travel speed-2.2 / 4.2km/h

Sources: Doosan DX235LC, Kubota U20. 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 has 111kW 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 U20 if...

A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.

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Full U20 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Doosan DX235LC and the Kubota U20?

The Doosan DX235LC has 111kW more power. The Doosan DX235LC is a 23-tonne class crawler excavator; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.

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