Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Komatsu PC26MR-5
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 913kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 913kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Komatsu PC26MR-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 2,625 to 2,855kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Komatsu PC26MR-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the PC26MR-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 913kg
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.6 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry.
Listed by
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Komatsu PC26MR-5?
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 913kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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