Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Komatsu D65PX
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 94.7 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 94.7 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Komatsu D65PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 21,000kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Engine power | - | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm |
| Blade capacity | - | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Komatsu D65PX. 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 94.7 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 D65PX if...
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 Caterpillar 352F and the Komatsu D65PX?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 94.7 tonnes. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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