Head to head
Doosan DX235LC vs Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)
The Doosan DX235LC has 108kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Doosan DX235LC has 108kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Doosan DX235LC | Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 124kW (Doosan DL06P) | 15.9 kW / 21.4 bhp at 2,800 rpm |
| Operating weight | 23.2 tonnes | - |
| Max digging depth | 6.095m | - |
| Bucket capacity | 1.05m3 standard (0.51-1.32m3 range) | - |
| Payload | - | 1,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 1,295 kg |
| Standard transport width | - | 1,115 mm (982 mm with narrow wheel option) |
Sources: Doosan DX235LC, Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi 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 108kW 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 MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) if...
The Thwaites 1 Tonne Hi Tip, sold as the MACH2001, is one of the most common site dumpers on UK construction and groundworks hire fleets, used to move spoil, aggregate and materials around small to medium sites. Its narrow wheel option lets it pass through standard access points a wider dumper cannot. Thwaites builds its dumpers in Leamington Spa, and the 1 tonne class is typically the first machine a groundworks operator is trained and ticketed on.
Full MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Doosan DX235LC and the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The Doosan DX235LC has 108kW more power. The Doosan DX235LC is a 23-tonne class crawler excavator; the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is a a 1 tonne payload site dumper for construction material transport.
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