Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Komatsu D51PX
The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator. The Komatsu D51PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer, 14 tonne class.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Komatsu D51PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | 14,180kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | - |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Class | - | 14 tonne |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Komatsu D51PX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the JS131LC if...
A 13-14 tonne tracked excavator used for general groundworks, drainage and foundation digging. A mainstay size class for medium plant hire fleets.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the D51PX if...
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 JS131LC and the Komatsu D51PX?
The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Komatsu D51PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer, 14 tonne class.
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