Head to head
Doosan DX235LC vs Yanmar ViO17
The Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 21,370kg and has 114kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 21,370kg.
- Engine power: the Doosan DX235LC has 114kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Doosan DX235LC | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 23.2 tonnes | 1,830 kg |
| Engine power | 124kW (Doosan DL06P) | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Max digging depth | 6.095m | - |
| Bucket capacity | 1.05m3 standard (0.51-1.32m3 range) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
Sources: Doosan DX235LC, Yanmar ViO17. 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 is the bigger machine by 21,370kg
- you want one that has 114kW 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 ViO17 if...
The Yanmar ViO17 is a true zero tail swing mini excavator built for working tight to walls, fences and parked vehicles without the counterweight overhanging, a common requirement on UK residential and urban groundworks jobs. It sits in the same roughly 1.7-1.9 tonne hire class as the Takeuchi TB216 and Kubota KX019-4. Yanmar's compact equipment range is less widely stocked across UK hire fleets than Kubota or JCB, but it has a following among contractors who rate its digging force for its size.
Full ViO17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Doosan DX235LC and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 21,370kg and has 114kW more power. The Doosan DX235LC is a 23-tonne class crawler excavator; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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