Head to head
Komatsu D51PX vs Kubota U10
The Komatsu D51PX is the bigger machine by 12,980kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D51PX is the bigger machine by 12,980kg.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D51PX | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 14,180kg | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Class | 14 tonne | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Engine power | - | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: Komatsu D51PX, Kubota U10. 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 12,980kg
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 U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu D51PX and the Kubota U10?
The Komatsu D51PX is the bigger machine by 12,980kg. The Komatsu D51PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer, 14 tonne class; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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