Head to head
Komatsu D65PX vs Takeuchi TB230
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 18,125kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 18,125kg.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D65PX | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,000kg | 2875 kg |
| Engine power | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm | - |
| Blade capacity | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2835 mm |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: Komatsu D65PX, Takeuchi TB230. 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 18,125kg
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 TB230 if...
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu D65PX and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 18,125kg. The Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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