Head to head
JCB 525-60 vs Komatsu D61PX
The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 36,510kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 36,510kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 525-60 | Komatsu D61PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | approx. 42,000lb (19 tonnes) |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Engine power | 55 kW | - |
Sources: JCB 525-60, Komatsu D61PX. 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 D61PX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 36,510kg
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 525-60 and the Komatsu D61PX?
The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 36,510kg. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the Komatsu D61PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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