Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Komatsu PC26MR-5
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 12,375kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 12,375kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | Komatsu PC26MR-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 2,625 to 2,855kg |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | - |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | - |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Komatsu PC26MR-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 12,375kg
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the PC26MR-5 if...
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 Hitachi ZX145W-6 and the Komatsu PC26MR-5?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 12,375kg. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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