Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Komatsu PC26MR-5
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 803kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 803kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Komatsu PC26MR-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 2,625 to 2,855kg |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Komatsu PC26MR-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8018 CTS if...
A very compact machine for groundworkers and landscapers working in domestic gardens, narrow access sites and occasionally indoors. The small footprint is the whole selling point over a 2 to 3 tonne machine, and it is what decides whether the job is possible at all.
Full 8018 CTS specifications →Buy or hire the PC26MR-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 803kg
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.
Full PC26MR-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Komatsu PC26MR-5?
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 803kg. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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