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Komatsu D51PX vs Kubota KX030-4

The Komatsu D51PX is the bigger machine by 11,390kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Komatsu D51PX
Komatsu D51PX - image: Komatsu
Kubota KX030-4
Kubota KX030-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Komatsu D51PXKubota KX030-4
Operating weight14,180kg2790 kg
Class14 tonne-
Dig depth-2870 mm
Width-1500 mm
Engine power-17.7 kw

Sources: Komatsu D51PX, Kubota KX030-4. 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 11,390kg

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.

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Full D51PX specifications →

Buy or hire the KX030-4 if...

A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.

Full KX030-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Komatsu D51PX and the Kubota KX030-4?

The Komatsu D51PX is the bigger machine by 11,390kg. The Komatsu D51PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer, 14 tonne class; the Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator.

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