Head to head
Caterpillar D6N vs Komatsu D65PX
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 4,243kg and has 31kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 4,243kg.
- Engine power: the Komatsu D65PX has 31kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6N | Komatsu D65PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 16757kg (36,943lb) | 21,000kg |
| Engine power | 124kW (166hp) at 1800rpm | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm |
| Blade capacity | 3.90m3 (LGP VPAT) to 4.30m3 (XL SU) | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) |
| Engine | Cat C7.1 ACERT | - |
Sources: Caterpillar D6N, Komatsu D65PX. 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 D65PX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,243kg
- you want one that has 31kW more power
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 D6N and the Komatsu D65PX?
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 4,243kg and has 31kW more power. The Caterpillar D6N is a medium crawler dozer; the Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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