Head to head
Komatsu D65PX vs Kubota U50-5
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 16,225kg and has 115kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 16,225kg.
- Engine power: the Komatsu D65PX has 115kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D65PX | Kubota U50-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,000kg | 4,775kg |
| Engine power | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm | 40.4kW |
| Blade capacity | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3,370mm |
Sources: Komatsu D65PX, Kubota U50-5. 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 16,225kg
- you want one that has 115kW more power
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 U50-5 if...
A mid-size mini excavator for groundworkers who need more reach and dig depth than the smaller Kubota models while still keeping a compact machine for site access. Suits drainage, footings and utility trenching.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu D65PX and the Kubota U50-5?
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 16,225kg and has 115kW more power. The Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Kubota U50-5 is a 4.8 tonne mini excavator.
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