Head to head
JCB 525-60 vs Komatsu D65PX
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 15,510kg and has 100kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 15,510kg.
- Engine power: the Komatsu D65PX has 100kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 525-60 | Komatsu D65PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55 kW | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm |
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | 21,000kg |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Blade capacity | - | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) |
Sources: JCB 525-60, Komatsu D65PX. 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 D65PX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 15,510kg
- 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 525-60 and the Komatsu D65PX?
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 15,510kg and has 100kW more power. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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