Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Komatsu D65PX
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 16,160kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 16,160kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Komatsu D65PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 21,000kg |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Engine power | - | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm |
| Blade capacity | - | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Komatsu D65PX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 6ST-2S5 Swivel if...
Suits groundworkers who need to tip to the side or rear without turning the whole machine, useful in trenches or narrow access where reversing to line up a straight-tip skip is awkward. The 6 tonne capacity sits in the middle of JCB's swivel dumper range.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the D65PX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 16,160kg
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 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Komatsu D65PX?
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 16,160kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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