Head to head
Doosan DX235LC vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 18.7 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 18.7 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Doosan DX235LC | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 23.2 tonnes | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Engine power | 124kW (Doosan DL06P) | - |
| Max digging depth | 6.095m | - |
| Bucket capacity | 1.05m3 standard (0.51-1.32m3 range) | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Doosan DX235LC, Niftylift HR15 4x4. 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 18.7 tonnes
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 HR15 4x4 if...
A British-built boom lift favoured by hire fleets for its narrow 2m width and tight turning circle, which let it reach working heights that normally require a much larger machine on a more constrained site. The flexible boom design allows working up and over obstacles.
Full HR15 4x4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Doosan DX235LC and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 18.7 tonnes. The Doosan DX235LC is a 23-tonne class crawler excavator; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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