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Caterpillar D6K2 vs Komatsu D65PX

The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 8,258kg.

Last reviewed 9 November 2026

Caterpillar D6K2
Caterpillar D6K2 - image: Peterson Cat
Komatsu D65PX
Komatsu D65PX - image: Komatsu

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D6K2Komatsu D65PX
Operating weight29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP)21,000kg
Blade capacity4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP)3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer)
Net powerCat C4.4, 130hp-
Engine power-155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm

Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, Komatsu D65PX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the D6K2 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 8,258kg

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.

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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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K2 and the Komatsu D65PX?

The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 8,258kg. The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer.

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