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Hitachi ZX135W-7 vs Komatsu D61PX
The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator. The Komatsu D61PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135W-7 | Komatsu D61PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 14,500 - 15,900kg | approx. 42,000lb (19 tonnes) |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) / 100kW (ISO9249) | - |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135W-7, Komatsu D61PX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX135W-7 if...
A road-legal wheeled excavator for contractors who need to self-drive between sites without a low-loader, such as utilities and highways crews. The short-tail-swing design keeps it usable on narrow verges and in traffic-managed lanes.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the D61PX if...
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 Hitachi ZX135W-7 and the Komatsu D61PX?
The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator; the Komatsu D61PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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