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Develon DX225LC-7 Review (Formerly Doosan)

Develon (formerly Doosan) inherits a strong product line. Here's how the DX225LC-7 stacks up.

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The Develon DX225LC-7 — known until 2023 as the Doosan DX225LC — is one of the most-deployed 22-tonne Korean mid-class machines globally. Under the new Develon branding (part of HD Hyundai Infracore), it remains a credible CAT 320 alternative.

Specs

  • Operating weight: 23.6 tonnes
  • Engine: Develon DL06P, 162 hp
  • Bucket: 0.92 m³
  • Max dig depth: 6.58m
  • Max reach: 9.80m

Strengths and considerations

  • + Strong used-equipment market (legacy Doosan brand)
  • + HD Hyundai Capital aggressive financing
  • + Korean precision build
  • − Brand transition still affecting dealer signage in some markets
  • − Parts catalogues still cross-referenced with Doosan numbers
Excavator models referenced in this article

12 model spec sheets for further reading

CAT 320
22.5t
Caterpillar's flagship mid-class crawler — the global benchmark for fuel efficiency and parts availability in the 20-25 ton segment.
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CAT 336
36.8t
Caterpillar's 35-tonne workhorse — class-leading digging force and lifting capacity for heavy civil and mining-feeder duty.
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CAT 374
71.8t
Caterpillar's 70-tonne mining-class shovel — the standard for open-pit gold, bauxite, and iron ore loading operations.
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Hyundai R220LC-9S
21.9t
Hyundai's 22-tonne crawler — precision engineering with a 5-year warranty and amphibious variant for swamp work.
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Hyundai R380LC-9SH
38.5t
Hyundai's 38-tonne heavy-class crawler — 276hp with class-leading reach and digging height.
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CAT 301.8
2.1t
Caterpillar's smallest mini excavator — sized for landscaping and tight-access utility work.
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CAT 302.5
2.6t
Compact 2.6t mini for residential landscaping and small utility installation.
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CAT 303.5
3.4t
Versatile 3.4t mini with standard and long-reach configurations.
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CAT 304
4t
4-tonne compact crawler for mid-tier landscaping and utility projects.
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CAT 305
4.5t
Top-of-mini-class 4.5t crawler with three operator-configuration variants.
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CAT 306
5.8t
Sub-6t small excavator for general construction and utility work.
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CAT 307
7t
7-tonne small excavator for general construction and landscaping.
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Brands covered

Brand spec catalogues

CAT
Industry-leading fuel efficiency
Hyundai
Excellent fuel efficiency vs. peers
Develon
Top-five global excavator brand
Frequently asked

Questions buyers ask

How do I get a quote for the excavator discussed in this article?

Contact Suriname Excavators via our quote form, phone, or WhatsApp. Share your destination country, project profile, and any specific configuration requirements. We respond with a tailored quote within one business day.

Do you offer financing options?

Yes. Excavator financing is available through manufacturer-backed credit programmes (SANY Capital, Hyundai Capital, XCMG Finance, JCB Finance, Develon Capital), regional commercial banks, and lease-to-own structures. Typical terms are 24-60 months. Indicative terms returned within five business days of receiving project documentation.

How long does excavator delivery take?

Caribbean lead times typically run 2-5 weeks; African lead times typically 5-10 weeks. Specific lead time depends on destination port, customs efficiency, and inland-transport leg. Contact us for a country-specific timeline.

Where can I buy Caterpillar excavators across the Caribbean and Africa?

Suriname Excavators supplies Caterpillar excavators to all 24 Caribbean and African countries we serve, with pre-export inspection, configuration to operating profile, and after-sales support included. See our Caterpillar model catalogue and country-availability pages for specifics.

What configurations of the CAT 320 are available?

The CAT 320 is supplied in 2 configurations: 320 (standard), 320 GC. Mid-class construction, road building, and quarry operations. See the full spec sheet for engine, bucket, dig depth, and reach details.

What after-sales support do you provide?

Every machine is enrolled in our service tracking programme: scheduled maintenance reminders, parts pre-positioning, 72-hour field-service response for major mechanical events, and technical hotline access. Parts inventory is held in our regional warehouse for fast dispatch.

Sources & further reading

Authoritative references

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Suriname Excavators. (2026). Develon DX225LC-7 Review (Formerly Doosan). Retrieved 10 June 2026, from https://surinameexcavators.com/blog/develon-dx225lc-7-review
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  title = {Develon DX225LC-7 Review (Formerly Doosan)},
  author = {Suriname Excavators},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://surinameexcavators.com/blog/develon-dx225lc-7-review},
  note = {Accessed: 10 June 2026}
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