Head to head
Doosan DX235LC vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 279kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 279kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Doosan DX235LC | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 124kW (Doosan DL06P) | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 23.2 tonnes | - |
| Max digging depth | 6.095m | - |
| Bucket capacity | 1.05m3 standard (0.51-1.32m3 range) | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Doosan DX235LC, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DX235LC if...
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 FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 279kW more power
A heavy construction truck for muckaway and aggregate haulage contractors who need an 8-wheel tipper or tipper-grab body on a chassis built for site conditions rather than motorway haulage. The high-output D13 engine suits loaded running on soft or hilly access roads.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Doosan DX235LC and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 279kW more power. The Doosan DX235LC is a 23-tonne class crawler excavator; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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