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Doosan DX235LC vs Wacker Neuson ET42

The Doosan DX235LC has 92kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

DX235LC
Doosan DX235LC
Wacker Neuson ET42
Wacker Neuson ET42 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Doosan DX235LCWacker Neuson ET42
Operating weight23.2 tonnes4,032 to 5,206 kg
Engine power124kW (Doosan DL06P)32.5 kW
Max digging depth6.095m-
Bucket capacity1.05m3 standard (0.51-1.32m3 range)-
Breakout force-43.8 kN
Length-5,594 mm
Dig depth-3,544 mm
Width-1,750 mm
Height-2,608 mm

Sources: Doosan DX235LC, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 92kW 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 ET42 if...

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.

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Full ET42 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Doosan DX235LC and the Wacker Neuson ET42?

The Doosan DX235LC has 92kW more power. The Doosan DX235LC is a 23-tonne class crawler excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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