Head to head
Komatsu D51PX vs Kubota K008-3
The Komatsu D51PX is the bigger machine by 13.2 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D51PX is the bigger machine by 13.2 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D51PX | Kubota K008-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 14,180kg | 980kg |
| Class | 14 tonne | - |
| Engine power | - | 10.2PS |
Sources: Komatsu D51PX, Kubota K008-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D51PX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 13.2 tonnes
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
Buy or hire the K008-3 if...
A micro digger. At 980kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- South East Plant Hire Ltd - Dartford, Eynsford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu D51PX and the Kubota K008-3?
The Komatsu D51PX is the bigger machine by 13.2 tonnes. The Komatsu D51PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer, 14 tonne class; the Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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