Head to head
Komatsu D65PX vs Mecalac TA6
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 16,855kg and has 100kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 16,855kg.
- Engine power: the Komatsu D65PX has 100kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D65PX | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,000kg | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Engine power | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Blade capacity | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Komatsu D65PX, Mecalac TA6. 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 16,855kg
- you want one that has 100kW 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 TA6 if...
A 6 tonne site dumper for groundworks, drainage and general site haulage on UK sites, with a choice of front or swivel skip. It has a foldable ROPS bar with side protection gates.
Full TA6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu D65PX and the Mecalac TA6?
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 16,855kg and has 100kW more power. The Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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