Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Komatsu D65PX
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 14,930kg and has 100kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 14,930kg.
- Engine power: the Komatsu D65PX has 100kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Komatsu D65PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 21,000kg |
| Engine power | 55 kW | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm |
| Dig depth | 5 m | - |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Blade capacity | - | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Komatsu D65PX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3CX Compact if...
Aimed at utility, highways and town-centre work where a full-size backhoe will not fit. Used for trenching, loading and breaking out on narrow roads, estates and tight sites.
Full 3CX Compact specifications →Buy or hire the D65PX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 14,930kg
- you want one that has 100kW 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 JCB 3CX Compact and the Komatsu D65PX?
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 14,930kg and has 100kW more power. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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