Head to head
Caterpillar D6K2 vs Komatsu D61PX
The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 12,742kg.
Last reviewed 9 November 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 12,742kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K2 | Komatsu D61PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) | approx. 42,000lb (19 tonnes) |
| Net power | Cat C4.4, 130hp | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) | - |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, Komatsu D61PX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6K2 if...
A medium dozer for site grading, cut-and-fill and light earthmoving where a full-size dozer would be overkill. It is hired by groundworks and landscaping contractors needing precise grading as much as raw pushing power.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Buy or hire the D61PX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 12,742kg
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 D6K2 and the Komatsu D61PX?
The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 12,742kg. The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the Komatsu D61PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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