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Komatsu D61PX vs Kubota U27-4

The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 39,410kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

D61PX
Komatsu D61PX
Kubota U27-4
Kubota U27-4 - image: kuk.kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Komatsu D61PXKubota U27-4
Operating weightapprox. 42,000lb (19 tonnes)2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant
Dig depth-2,820mm maximum
Maximum reach-4,740mm

Sources: Komatsu D61PX, Kubota U27-4. 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 39,410kg

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.

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Buy or hire the U27-4 if...

The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Komatsu D61PX and the Kubota U27-4?

The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 39,410kg. The Komatsu D61PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.

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