Head to head
Komatsu PC26MR-5 vs Kubota K008-3
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 1,645kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 1,645kg.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu PC26MR-5 | Kubota K008-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,625 to 2,855kg | 980kg |
| Engine power | - | 10.2PS |
Sources: Komatsu PC26MR-5, Kubota K008-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PC26MR-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,645kg
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
Buy or hire the K008-3 if...
A micro digger. At 980kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- South East Plant Hire Ltd - Dartford, Eynsford
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu PC26MR-5 and the Kubota K008-3?
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 1,645kg. The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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