21,500 kg148 hpMarket avg. €79k · 9 listed · 5 below market
Asking prices land at €67k – €85k, around 25% above the market average.
This model sits 15% above the class average across 152 peer models.
Across independent European dealers, used Doosan DX225 listings currently run from €66,880 to €84,660, with a market average around €79,344. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 9 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Doosan DX225 is a 21,500 kg crawler excavator in the 20-to-25-tonne class, rated at 148 hp and equipped with a 0.99 m³ bucket. It occupies the core of the general-purpose excavator segment, a size category that balances digging force, reach, and transport weight for a broad range of civil and groundworks applications. Doosan positions the DX225 as a mainstream production machine, built around a conventional swing-boom configuration common to this weight class.
Machines in the 20-to-25-tonne class are the workhorse choice for bulk earthmoving, foundation excavation, drainage installation, and site preparation on medium-to-large construction projects. The operating weight and bucket capacity make the DX225 suitable for trench work, road building, and quarry face-cleaning where a compact machine would be undersized but a larger unit would create logistical complexity. The class also supports demolition support, pipe-laying, and utility infrastructure work when fitted with appropriate attachments.
Before purchasing any used excavator in this class, inspect the undercarriage thoroughly: track pad thickness, sprocket wear, idler condition, and track tension are the most significant mechanical variables on a machine of this type and among the costliest to address. Check the swing ring and swing bearing for play or noise under load, as these components are stressed in all typical applications. Examine the boom, arm, and bucket pins and bushings for excessive wear, and review the condition of hydraulic hose runs and cylinder seals for leaks. Request and review all available service records to confirm that scheduled oil and filter changes have been completed; the absence of documentation should be treated as a risk factor rather than a neutral condition. A function test under load, including checking auxiliary hydraulic flow if lines are fitted, is advisable before committing to purchase.
The DX225 competes directly with the New Holland E215 and the Hyundai R210, all three machines serving buyers who require a proven 20-to-25-tonne platform. The DX225 carries a marginally higher operating weight than the Hyundai R210, which can be relevant where ground bearing pressure or counterweight stability is a selection criterion. Against the New Holland E215, the DX225 offers a comparable horsepower band, meaning buyers typically differentiate on dealer network strength, parts availability, and existing fleet standardisation rather than headline performance figures. Within this segment, the attributes that drive a machine toward the stronger end of its value range include low recorded hours, full service history documentation, factory or OEM quick-coupler fitment, a well-maintained undercarriage, and the presence of hydraulic auxiliary lines or other attachment-ready configurations. Machines without documentation, with worn undercarriage components, or without auxiliary hydraulics tend to occupy the lower portion of the range regardless of overall condition.
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