Head to head
Komatsu D51PX vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Komatsu D51PX is the bigger machine by 12,480kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D51PX is the bigger machine by 12,480kg.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D51PX | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 14,180kg | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Class | 14 tonne | - |
| Engine power | - | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Komatsu D51PX, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 12,480kg
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 SV17VT if...
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu D51PX and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Komatsu D51PX is the bigger machine by 12,480kg. The Komatsu D51PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer, 14 tonne class; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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