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Caterpillar D11 vs Komatsu D65EX-18

The Caterpillar D11 is about 352% heavier than the Komatsu D65EX-18 (104,000 vs 23,000 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Caterpillar D11 has about 291% more engine power (634 kW (850 hp) vs 162 kW (217 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 D11 large crawler dozer
Caterpillar Caterpillar D11
Komatsu crawler dozer working on a bypass road
Komatsu Komatsu D65EX-18
Operating weight 104,000 kg (229,300 lb)23,000 kg (50,700 lb)
Engine power 634 kW (850 hp)162 kW (217 hp)
Gross power ≈634 kW (850 hp)—
Blade capacity up to ≈34 m³ (45 yd³), U-blade≈5.6 m³ (7.3 yd³), Sigmadozer
Engine Cat C32Komatsu SAA6D114E-6
Net power —≈162 kW (217 hp)
Transmission —Automatic powershift with lock-up torque converter
Strengths
  • + Immense pushing and ripping power
  • + Elevated sprocket design for component life
  • + Autonomy-ready with Cat Command
  • + Sigmadozer blade moves more material per pass
  • + Automatic transmission with lock-up for efficiency
  • + iMC 2.0 integrated machine control option
  • + Strong reputation for durability
Watch-outs
  • − Only economical in large mining operations
  • − Premium pricing
  • − iMC version adds significant cost
Full D11 reviewFull D65EX-18 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.