Head to head
JCB 525-60 vs Komatsu D51PX
The Komatsu D51PX is the bigger machine by 8,690kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D51PX is the bigger machine by 8,690kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 525-60 | Komatsu D51PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | 14,180kg |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Engine power | 55 kW | - |
| Class | - | 14 tonne |
Sources: JCB 525-60, Komatsu D51PX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 525-60 if...
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 specifications →Buy or hire the D51PX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 8,690kg
A mid-size dozer built with wider, low ground pressure tracks for soft or wet ground. Groundworks and landfill contractors choose the PX variant over a standard-track D51 where the ground itself would otherwise bog a machine down.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 525-60 and the Komatsu D51PX?
The Komatsu D51PX is the bigger machine by 8,690kg. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the Komatsu D51PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer, 14 tonne class.
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