Head to head
Doosan DX235LC vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The Doosan DX235LC has 106kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Doosan DX235LC has 106kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Doosan DX235LC | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 124kW (Doosan DL06P) | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
| Operating weight | 23.2 tonnes | - |
| Max digging depth | 6.095m | - |
| Bucket capacity | 1.05m3 standard (0.51-1.32m3 range) | - |
| Payload | - | 3,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
Sources: Doosan DX235LC, Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel). 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
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 MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) if...
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Power Swivel, badged MACH2080, is the step-up size from the 1 tonne class and a standard fixture on larger UK groundworks and civils sites needing higher payload per cycle. Its power swivel skip rotates independently of the direction of travel, letting the operator tip to the side without turning the whole machine around. It is hired alongside excavators of a similar class to keep material moving off the dig face.
Full MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Doosan DX235LC and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Doosan DX235LC has 106kW more power. The Doosan DX235LC is a 23-tonne class crawler excavator; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
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