Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Komatsu D61PX
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 73.7 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 73.7 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Komatsu D61PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | approx. 42,000lb (19 tonnes) |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Komatsu D61PX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 73.7 tonnes
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Buy or hire the D61PX if...
A wide-track, low ground pressure dozer for grading and pushing on soft or wet ground where a standard-track dozer would sink. Groundworks contractors hire it for landscaping and soft-ground earthmoving.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 352F and the Komatsu D61PX?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 73.7 tonnes. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Komatsu D61PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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