Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Komatsu D65PX
The Komatsu D65PX has 145kW more power and is the bigger machine by 19,288kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Komatsu D65PX has 145kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 19,288kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Komatsu D65PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 21,000kg |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Blade capacity | - | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Komatsu D65PX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the D65PX if...
- you want one that has 145kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 19,288kg
The wide-track, low ground pressure version of Komatsu's D65 dozer, used on soft or sensitive ground where a standard-track machine would sink or damage the surface, such as landfill and reclamation work.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Komatsu D65PX?
The Komatsu D65PX has 145kW more power and is the bigger machine by 19,288kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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