Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Komatsu PC26MR-5
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 1,619kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 1,619kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Komatsu PC26MR-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 2,625 to 2,855kg |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | - |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Komatsu PC26MR-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the PC26MR-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,619kg
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 8008 CTS and the Komatsu PC26MR-5?
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 1,619kg. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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