Head to head
Komatsu D65PX vs Kubota KX018-4
The Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer. The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D65PX | Kubota KX018-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,000kg | up to 1720kg |
| Engine power | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm | - |
| Blade capacity | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2380mm |
| Width | - | 1300mm |
Sources: Komatsu D65PX, Kubota KX018-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D65PX if...
The wide-track, low ground pressure version of Komatsu's D65 dozer, used on soft or sensitive ground where a standard-track machine would sink or damage the surface, such as landfill and reclamation work.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Buy or hire the KX018-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,720kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2380mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX018-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu D65PX and the Kubota KX018-4?
The Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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