Head to head
Komatsu D61PX vs Kubota U50-5
The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 37,225kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 37,225kg.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D61PX | Kubota U50-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 42,000lb (19 tonnes) | 4,775kg |
| Dig depth | - | 3,370mm |
| Engine power | - | 40.4kW |
Sources: Komatsu D61PX, Kubota U50-5. 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 37,225kg
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 U50-5 if...
A mid-size mini excavator for groundworkers who need more reach and dig depth than the smaller Kubota models while still keeping a compact machine for site access. Suits drainage, footings and utility trenching.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu D61PX and the Kubota U50-5?
The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 37,225kg. The Komatsu D61PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Kubota U50-5 is a 4.8 tonne mini excavator.
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