Head to head
Komatsu D65PX vs Kubota U27-4
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 18,410kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 18,410kg.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D65PX | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,000kg | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Engine power | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm | - |
| Blade capacity | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,820mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Komatsu D65PX, Kubota U27-4. 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 18,410kg
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 U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu D65PX and the Kubota U27-4?
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 18,410kg. The Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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