Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Komatsu D65PX
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 18,655kg and has 136kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 18,655kg.
- Engine power: the Komatsu D65PX has 136kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Komatsu D65PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 21,000kg |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Blade capacity | - | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Komatsu D65PX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3T-2 if...
A mid-size site dumper for moving spoil, aggregate and concrete on building and landscaping sites. Common on hire fleets for groundworks where a 1 tonne or 6 tonne machine is the wrong size.
Full 3T-2 specifications →Buy or hire the D65PX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 18,655kg
- you want one that has 136kW 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 3T-2 and the Komatsu D65PX?
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 18,655kg and has 136kW more power. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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