Head to head
Komatsu D65PX vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Komatsu D65PX has 123kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Komatsu D65PX has 123kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D65PX | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,000kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Engine power | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm | 32.5 kW |
| Blade capacity | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Komatsu D65PX, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 123kW 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 ET42 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu D65PX and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Komatsu D65PX has 123kW more power. The Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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