Head to head
Doosan DX235LC vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Doosan DX235LC has 99kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Doosan DX235LC has 99kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Doosan DX235LC | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 124kW (Doosan DL06P) | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Operating weight | 23.2 tonnes | - |
| Max digging depth | 6.095m | - |
| Bucket capacity | 1.05m3 standard (0.51-1.32m3 range) | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Doosan DX235LC, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. 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 99kW 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 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
A mid-size front tip dumper for groundworks, drainage and general muck shifting on UK sites where a 3 tonne payload is enough. Sits between the 1 tonne hi-tip and the 6 tonne dumpers in the Thwaites range.
Full 3 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Doosan DX235LC and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Doosan DX235LC has 99kW more power. The Doosan DX235LC is a 23-tonne class crawler excavator; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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