Head to head
Caterpillar D6N vs Komatsu D61PX
The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 25,243kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 25,243kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6N | Komatsu D61PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 16757kg (36,943lb) | approx. 42,000lb (19 tonnes) |
| Engine power | 124kW (166hp) at 1800rpm | - |
| Blade capacity | 3.90m3 (LGP VPAT) to 4.30m3 (XL SU) | - |
| Engine | Cat C7.1 ACERT | - |
Sources: Caterpillar D6N, Komatsu D61PX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6N if...
A mid-size dozer used for earthmoving, site clearance and haul road maintenance. The VPAT blade option lets one machine angle, tilt and pitch for grading as well as straight pushing.
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 25,243kg
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 D6N and the Komatsu D61PX?
The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 25,243kg. The Caterpillar D6N is a medium crawler dozer; the Komatsu D61PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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