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Komatsu D61PX vs Takeuchi TB230

The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 39,125kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Komatsu D61PX
Komatsu D61PX - image: Komatsu Europe
Takeuchi TB230
Takeuchi TB230 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Komatsu D61PXTakeuchi TB230
Operating weightapprox. 42,000lb (19 tonnes)2875 kg
Dig depth-2835 mm
Dump height-3230 mm
Breakout force-20.9 kN

Sources: Komatsu D61PX, Takeuchi TB230. 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 39,125kg

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 TB230 if...

A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.

Full TB230 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Komatsu D61PX and the Takeuchi TB230?

The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 39,125kg. The Komatsu D61PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.

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