Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Komatsu D61PX
The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 38,444kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 38,444kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Komatsu D61PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | approx. 42,000lb (19 tonnes) |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | - |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | - |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Komatsu D61PX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-1 specifications →Buy or hire the D61PX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 38,444kg
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 JCB 35Z-1 and the Komatsu D61PX?
The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 38,444kg. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Komatsu D61PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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