Head to head
Doosan DX235LC vs SANY SY26U
The Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 20,540kg and has 109kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 20,540kg.
- Engine power: the Doosan DX235LC has 109kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Doosan DX235LC | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 23.2 tonnes | 2,660 kg |
| Engine power | 124kW (Doosan DL06P) | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Max digging depth | 6.095m | - |
| Bucket capacity | 1.05m3 standard (0.51-1.32m3 range) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,810 mm |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: Doosan DX235LC, SANY SY26U. 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 20,540kg
- you want one that has 109kW 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 SY26U if...
The SANY SY26U is a 2.6 tonne mini excavator positioned as a value alternative to the established Kubota, JCB and Takeuchi machines in the same size class, sold in the UK through a small number of appointed dealers. SANY's UK presence is newer and thinner than the market leaders, so buyers weigh the lower purchase price against a less mature parts and resale network. It is more often bought outright by owner-operators than stocked in volume by the large national hire fleets.
Full SY26U specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Doosan DX235LC and the SANY SY26U?
The Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 20,540kg and has 109kW more power. The Doosan DX235LC is a 23-tonne class crawler excavator; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
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