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Komatsu D51EX-24

A small dozer with a super-slant nose

The Komatsu D51EX-24 is a 13-tonne hydrostatic dozer whose super-slant nose design gives an outstanding view of the blade for finish grading.

Alexey Puzanov ByAlexey Puzanov Updated 1 min read
Komatsu D51PX crawler dozer
Komatsu D51PX crawler dozer

Photo: Ermell, CC BY-SA 4.0 · license

+Strengths

  • Excellent blade visibility
  • Smooth hydrostatic drive
  • iMC version available

−Watch-outs

  • Smaller blade capacity than medium dozers

Overview

The D51EX-24 is known for its super-slant nose, which slopes the hood steeply so the operator can see the blade corners. That makes it a favourite for finish grading and site development.

The photo shows the low-ground-pressure D51PX version.

Komatsu D51EX-24 specifications

Operating weight≈13,000 kg (28,700 lb)
Net power≈97 kW (130 hp)
DriveHydrostatic
BladePAT (power-angle-tilt)

Figures are typical for standard configurations as published by Komatsu. Values vary by market, emissions tier, attachments and options; confirm with your dealer before purchase, transport or lifting.

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Sources and further reading

  1. Komatsu – D51EX-24 (komatsu.com)
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