Head to head
Komatsu D65PX vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 15,685kg. The Mecalac 9MDX has 399kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 15,685kg.
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 399kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D65PX | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,000kg | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Engine power | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Blade capacity | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Komatsu D65PX, Mecalac 9MDX. 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 15,685kg
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 9MDX if...
- you want one that has 399kW more power
A 9 tonne dumper with a fully enclosed ROPS/FOPS cab for bulk earthmoving, civils and road works on UK sites. Available with front tip or swivel skip.
Full 9MDX specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu D65PX and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 15,685kg. The Mecalac 9MDX has 399kW more power. The Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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