Head to head
Komatsu D61PX vs Liebherr L556 XPower
The Komatsu D61PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer. The Liebherr L556 XPower is a large wheel loader with xpower power-split driveline.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D61PX | Liebherr L556 XPower | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 42,000lb (19 tonnes) | 19,600 - 21,600 kg |
| Tipping load | - | 9,300 - 13,750 kg |
| Bucket capacity | - | 2.80 - 10.00 m3 |
| Rated output ISO 14396 / ECE-R.120 | - | 183 kW / 249 HP |
Sources: Komatsu D61PX, Liebherr L556 XPower. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D61PX if...
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 L556 XPower if...
A large wheel loader for quarry and bulk material handling work. Liebherr's XPower driveline splits power between hydrostatic and mechanical drive to cut fuel use on repetitive load-and-carry cycles.
Listed by
- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu D61PX and the Liebherr L556 XPower?
The Komatsu D61PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Liebherr L556 XPower is a large wheel loader with XPower power-split driveline.
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