Head to head
Komatsu D65PX vs Mecalac 6MCR
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 15.3 tonnes. The Mecalac 6MCR has 399kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 15.3 tonnes.
- Engine power: the Mecalac 6MCR has 399kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D65PX | Mecalac 6MCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,000kg | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) |
| Engine power | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm | 55,4 kW |
| Blade capacity | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) | - |
| Tail swing radius | - | 1170 mm |
| Travel speed | - | 10 km/h |
Sources: Komatsu D65PX, Mecalac 6MCR. 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 15.3 tonnes
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 6MCR if...
- you want one that has 399kW more power
A compact crawler excavator for utility trenching, landscaping and work between buildings where a 2 tonne class footprint is needed with 6 tonne digging performance. Used by groundworks and utility contractors on tight UK sites.
Full 6MCR specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu D65PX and the Mecalac 6MCR?
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 15.3 tonnes. The Mecalac 6MCR has 399kW more power. The Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing.
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