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Doosan DX420LC-5

Series: Doosan Hydraulic Excavator

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The DX420LC-5 from Doosan is part of the Doosan Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 349.8 hp (252 kW), has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 12,701.6 cm³. The engine comes from Scania. Torque is 1,599.1 Nm. Rated speed is 1,800 rpm. The unladen weight is 42,991 kg. The tank holds 640.1 litres. Maximum torque is reached at 1,300 rpm. The hydraulic tank holds 480.4 litres. The cooling system holds 51.1 litres. The oil fill is 45 litres. The engine fitted is the DC09. The Doosan Hydraulic Excavator series covers 30 models. Rated output within it ranges from 100.4 to 385.3 hp; the DX420LC-5 sits at the top of that range with 349.8 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the DX350LC-5 below it with 322.4 hp and the DX490LC-5 above it with 385.3 hp. Unladen weight within it ranges from 13,900 to 52,878 kg; here the DX420LC-5 sits in the upper part of that range with 42,991 kg. 374 Doosan models across 26 series are on record.

Doosan DX — the number is the tonnage class, LC means the extended track

The "Doosan Hydraulic Excavator" bucket lists 29 models of the DX line, spanning 70 to 278 kW and 13.9 to nearly 53 tonnes of operating weight — from a mid-size tracked excavator to a large jobsite machine. The sample models DX140LC, DX225LC, DX300LC, DX350LC and DX420LC show the consistent naming pattern.

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At Doosan, the DX prefix is followed directly by a number that roughly reflects the machine's operating weight in tonnes — a DX225LC sits in the 22-to-23-tonne class. The LC suffix denotes an extended and widened crawler undercarriage, giving more footprint and thus stability during lifting work as well as better flotation on soft ground; models without the suffix run on the narrower standard gauge.

In practice that means two Doosan excavators with a similar number, one with LC and one without, differ mainly in undercarriage width rather than in displacement or engine power.

For a used excavator in this class, check the track rollers, chain tension and the bucket and arm bushings — the most common wear points under continuous jobsite use. A test run at full hydraulic load also shows whether the pump and valves still deliver full cylinder force.

In short: on the DX line, the number reveals the rough tonnage class and the LC suffix the undercarriage width, without needing to consult a spec sheet.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Doosan Hydraulic Excavator, — Bedeutung der Buchstaben bei Baggermodellen (cm-sv.com), — Doosan DX225LC Hydraulic Excavator (RitchieSpecs)

Technical data

Engine

Engine makeScaniacorrect
Engine modelDC09correct
Power349.8 hp (252 kW)correct
Rated speed1,800 rpmcorrect
Torque1,599.1 Nmcorrect
Speed at max. torque1,300 rpmcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement12,701.6 cm³correct
Coolant capacity51.1 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity45 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Unladen weight42,991 kgcorrect

Working data

Hydraulic oil capacity480.4 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity640.1 lcorrect

Other data

Cab height3,169.9 mmcorrect

More machines with this engine (Scania DC09, 6)

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 5.9 kW/t (252 kW / 43 t)

Stronger than 88% of the excavators & compaction in the register — out of 1,650 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Doosan DX420LC-5 have?

The Doosan DX420LC-5 delivers 350 hp.

How much does the Doosan DX420LC-5 weigh?

The unladen weight is 42,991 kg.

What engine does the Doosan DX420LC-5 have?

6 cylinders, 12,702 cm³ displacement.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.

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