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Caterpillar D1 vs Komatsu D61EXi-24

The Komatsu D61EXi-24 is about 130% heavier than the Caterpillar D1 (18,640 vs 8,099 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Komatsu D61EXi-24 has about 108% more engine power (125 kW (168 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 D61EXi-24 bulldozer
Komatsu Komatsu D61EXi-24
Operating weight 8,099 kg (17,900 lb)18,640 kg (41,100 lb)
Engine power 60 kW (80 hp)125 kW (168 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 SAA6D107E-3, 6.69 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) —125 kW (168 hp) at 2,200 rpm
Blade capacity —3.37 m³ (4.41 yd³), PAT
Transmission —Electronically controlled hydrostatic
Machine control —Komatsu intelligent Machine Control (iMC), factory-integrated
Fuel tank —372 L (98.3 US gal)
DEF tank —20.5 L (5.4 US gal)
Hydraulic tank —101 L (26.7 US gal)
Engine oil —27 L (7.2 US gal)
Blade tilt —120 mm
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
  • + Factory iMC: automatic blade control from rough dozing to finish grade
  • + No mast-mounted antennas or cables on the blade to damage
  • + Hydrostatic drive with low fuel use
  • + Smart Construction support for digital sites
Watch-outs
  • − Limited pushing power for bulk earthworks
  • − Premium price for the class
  • − Higher purchase price than non-iMC dozers
  • − GNSS correction services and calibration needed
Full D1 reviewFull D61EXi-24 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.