Head to head
Komatsu D65PX vs Kubota KX71-3
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 14,450kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 14,450kg.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D65PX | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,000kg | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Engine power | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm | - |
| Blade capacity | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: Komatsu D65PX, Kubota KX71-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D65PX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 14,450kg
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 KX71-3 if...
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu D65PX and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 14,450kg. The Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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