plant hire brand
Komatsu
A full-line manufacturer strongest in the mid and heavy excavator classes. Turns up in UK hire mainly through larger fleets and civils contractors rather than local tool-and-plant shops.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Built in
Japan
UK availability
Good UK dealer coverage
Established UK dealer support, more common on larger sites than in general hire.
What Komatsu builds
Komatsu model ranges
| Range | What it is |
|---|---|
| PC series | Excavators |
Every Komatsu model on GetBrent
5 models with figures from the maker or an official dealer. Open one for the full specification, photos and how it compares.
Komatsu PC26MR-5
2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator
Operating weight: 2,625 to 2,855kg
Komatsu PC360LC-11
Full-size tracked excavator
Operating weight: 35,800 to 36,900kg
Dig depth: 8.18m
Komatsu D65PX
Mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer
Operating weight: 21,000kg
Engine power: 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm
Komatsu D51PX
Low ground pressure crawler dozer, 14 tonne class
Class: 14 tonne
Operating weight: 14,180kg
Komatsu D61PX
Low ground pressure crawler dozer
Operating weight: approx. 42,000lb (19 tonnes)
Komatsu models compared
The closest matches from other makes, side by side.
- Komatsu PC26MR-5 vs SANY SY26U
- Komatsu PC360LC-11 vs Hitachi ZX350LC-6
- Komatsu D65PX vs Caterpillar D3G LGP
- Komatsu D51PX vs Caterpillar D6K LGP
- Komatsu D61PX vs Caterpillar D6T LGP
- Komatsu PC26MR-5 vs Kubota U27-4
- Komatsu PC360LC-11 vs Hitachi ZX225US-7
- Komatsu D65PX vs Caterpillar D6N
- Komatsu D51PX vs Caterpillar D6N
- Komatsu D61PX vs Caterpillar D6K2
- Komatsu PC26MR-5 vs HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z
- Komatsu PC360LC-11 vs Doosan DX235LC
How Komatsu compares
These are the makes buyers actually cross-shop against Komatsu.
Komatsu vs Caterpillar
The global heavyweight. In UK hire it shows up most at the larger end and on long-term contract hire, where dealer support and machine availability across a whole project matter more than day-rate.
Komatsu vs Hitachi
An excavator specialist with a long reputation for hydraulic smoothness. Operators who spend all day in the seat tend to have strong opinions about Zaxis machines, and fleets that serve civils work stock them for that reason.
Komatsu vs JCB
The default British plant make and the one hire customers ask for by name. Fleets buy JCB because operators already know the controls, parts turn up quickly and residual values hold, which matters more to a hire business than any single spec on the sheet.
UK companies hiring and selling Komatsu
11 listed companies mention Komatsu.Contact them directly - GetBrent charges no booking fee.
B & T Plant Hire
Gravesend · DA12 2**
B & T Plant Hire Ltd
Morden · SM4 4**
Coplant Ltd
Dover · CT15 7**
Fairfax Plant Hire Ltd
Selby · YO8
Other makes
GetBrent is an independent directory of UK hire and sales companies. We are not a Komatsu dealer and have no affiliation with, or endorsement from, Komatsu. The Komatsu name and model names are trademarks of their owner, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - always confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.