Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Komatsu D61PX
The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator. The Komatsu D61PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Komatsu D61PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | approx. 42,000lb (19 tonnes) |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | - |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Komatsu D61PX. 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 D61PX if...
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 JS131LC and the Komatsu D61PX?
The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Komatsu D61PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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