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Komatsu D65EX-18 vs Shantui SD22

The Komatsu D65EX-18 and Shantui SD22 are almost identical in operating weight (about 23,000 and 23,400 kg).

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

Komatsu crawler dozer working on a bypass road
Komatsu Komatsu D65EX-18
Shantui Shantui SD22
Operating weight 23,000 kg (50,700 lb)23,400 kg (51,600 lb)
Engine power 162 kW (217 hp)162 kW (217 hp)
Net power ≈162 kW (217 hp)—
Blade capacity ≈5.6 m³ (7.3 yd³), Sigmadozer≈6.4 m³ (8.4 yd³)
Engine Komatsu SAA6D114E-6Cummins NT855
Transmission Automatic powershift with lock-up torque converter—
Engine power —≈162 kW (220 hp)
Strengths
  • + 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
  • + Proven Cummins engine
  • + Low cost
Watch-outs
  • − Premium pricing
  • − iMC version adds significant cost
  • − Basic operator environment
Full D65EX-18 reviewFull SD22 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.