Head to head
Komatsu D51PX vs Kubota K008-5
The Komatsu D51PX is the bigger machine by 13,205kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D51PX is the bigger machine by 13,205kg.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D51PX | Kubota K008-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 14,180kg | 975kg |
| Class | 14 tonne | - |
| Dig depth | - | 1,720mm |
| Engine power | - | 7.6kW |
Sources: Komatsu D51PX, Kubota K008-5. 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 13,205kg
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 K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu D51PX and the Kubota K008-5?
The Komatsu D51PX is the bigger machine by 13,205kg. The Komatsu D51PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer, 14 tonne class; the Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator.
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