Head to head
Komatsu D61PX vs Kubota K008-5
The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 41,025kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 41,025kg.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D61PX | Kubota K008-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 42,000lb (19 tonnes) | 975kg |
| Dig depth | - | 1,720mm |
| Engine power | - | 7.6kW |
Sources: Komatsu D61PX, Kubota K008-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D61PX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 41,025kg
A wide-track, low ground pressure dozer for grading and pushing on soft or wet ground where a standard-track dozer would sink. Groundworks contractors hire it for landscaping and soft-ground earthmoving.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Buy or hire the K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu D61PX and the Kubota K008-5?
The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 41,025kg. The Komatsu D61PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator.
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