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Doosan DX235LC vs Kubota U36-4

The Doosan DX235LC has 106kW more power and is the bigger machine by 19,445kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Doosan DX235LC
Doosan DX235LC - image: Develon (formerly Doosan Construction Equipment)
Kubota U36-4
Kubota U36-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Doosan DX235LCKubota U36-4
Operating weight23.2 tonnes3755 kg
Engine power124kW (Doosan DL06P)17.8 kw
Max digging depth6.095m-
Bucket capacity1.05m3 standard (0.51-1.32m3 range)-
Dig depth-3410 mm
Width-1700 mm

Sources: Doosan DX235LC, Kubota U36-4. 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 has 106kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 19,445kg

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 U36-4 if...

A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.

Full U36-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Doosan DX235LC and the Kubota U36-4?

The Doosan DX235LC has 106kW more power and is the bigger machine by 19,445kg. The Doosan DX235LC is a 23-tonne class crawler excavator; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.

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