Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Komatsu D65PX
The Komatsu D65PX has 100kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Komatsu D65PX has 100kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Komatsu D65PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | 21,000kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Blade capacity | - | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Komatsu D65PX. 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 D65PX if...
- 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 JS131LC and the Komatsu D65PX?
The Komatsu D65PX has 100kW more power. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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