Head to head
Komatsu D51PX vs Takeuchi TB230
The Komatsu D51PX is the bigger machine by 11,305kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D51PX is the bigger machine by 11,305kg.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D51PX | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 14,180kg | 2875 kg |
| Class | 14 tonne | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2835 mm |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: Komatsu D51PX, Takeuchi TB230. 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 11,305kg
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 TB230 if...
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu D51PX and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Komatsu D51PX is the bigger machine by 11,305kg. The Komatsu D51PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer, 14 tonne class; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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