Head to head
Komatsu D65PX vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Komatsu D65PX has 130kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Komatsu D65PX has 130kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D65PX | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Operating weight | 21,000kg | - |
| Blade capacity | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Komatsu D65PX, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. 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 has 130kW 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 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
A mid-size front tip dumper for groundworks, drainage and general muck shifting on UK sites where a 3 tonne payload is enough. Sits between the 1 tonne hi-tip and the 6 tonne dumpers in the Thwaites range.
Full 3 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu D65PX and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Komatsu D65PX has 130kW more power. The Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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