Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Komatsu PC26MR-5
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,510kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,510kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Komatsu PC26MR-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 2,625 to 2,855kg |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | - |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Komatsu PC26MR-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3CX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,510kg
The machine most people picture when they think of a building site, and still the default where one machine has to both dig and load. Groundworkers and utilities contractors buy it precisely to avoid putting two machines on a small site.
Full 3CX specifications →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 JCB 3CX and the Komatsu PC26MR-5?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,510kg. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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