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Caterpillar D1 vs Komatsu D155AX-8

The Komatsu D155AX-8 is about 400% heavier than the Caterpillar D1 (40,506 vs 8,099 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Komatsu D155AX-8 has about 340% more engine power (264 kW (354 hp) vs 60 kW (80 hp)).

Beyond the numbers, compare local dealer support, parts availability and resale value for Caterpillar and Komatsu in your region: over the life of a machine they often matter more than small specification differences.

Caterpillar machine similar to the Caterpillar D1 (related model may be pictured)
Caterpillar Caterpillar D1
Komatsu D155AX-8 bulldozer
Komatsu Komatsu D155AX-8
Operating weight 8,099 kg (17,900 lb)40,506 kg (89,300 lb)
Engine power 60 kW (80 hp)264 kW (354 hp)
Net power (SAE J1349 / ISO 9249) 59.7 kW (80 hp) at 2,200 rpm—
Engine Cat C3.6, 3.6 L (220 in³)Komatsu SAA6D140E-7, 15.24 L, six cylinders
Drive Hydrostatic, 1 drive pump, 2 track motors—
Max. travel speed 9 km/h (5.6 mph) forward; 10 km/h (6.2 mph) reverse—
Track shoes 355 mm (14 in) standard; 635 mm (25 in) or 762 mm (30 in) LGP—
Blade widths 2.64 m (104 in) standard; 3.15 m (124 in) LGP with grade-control prep—
Net power (ISO 9249) —264 kW (354 hp) at 1,900 rpm
Blade capacity —9.4–11.9 m³ (12.3–15.6 yd³)
Transmission —Automatic TORQFLOW with lock-up torque converter
Forward 1st / 2nd / 3rd —3.8 / 5.6 / 11.6 km/h
Reverse 1st / 2nd / 3rd —4.6 / 6.8 / 14 km/h
Blade tilt —160 mm
Ripper lift / tilt —180 mm / 200 mm
Undercarriage —PLUS with rotating bushings
Emissions —US EPA Tier 4 Final
Strengths
  • + Small, easy to transport and operate
  • + Hydrostatic drive for precise grading
  • + Cat GRADE and assist options available
  • + Cat support and resale
  • + Big 15.2 L engine with 350+ hp
  • + Automatic transmission with lock-up
  • + PLUS undercarriage for longer life
  • + SIGMADOZER blade option
Watch-outs
  • − Limited pushing power for bulk earthworks
  • − Premium price for the class
  • − Heavy transport
  • − High operating costs; needs volume
Full D1 reviewFull D155AX-8 review

Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.