Head to head
Komatsu D51PX vs Volvo L220H
The Komatsu D51PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer, 14 tonne class. The Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D51PX | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 14,180kg | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Class | 14 tonne | - |
| Engine power | - | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: Komatsu D51PX, Volvo L220H. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D51PX if...
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 L220H if...
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu D51PX and the Volvo L220H?
The Komatsu D51PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer, 14 tonne class; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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