Head to head
Komatsu PC26MR-5 vs Kubota KX018-4
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 905kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 905kg.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu PC26MR-5 | Kubota KX018-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,625 to 2,855kg | up to 1720kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2380mm |
| Width | - | 1300mm |
Sources: Komatsu PC26MR-5, Kubota KX018-4. 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 905kg
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 →Buy or hire the KX018-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,720kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2380mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX018-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu PC26MR-5 and the Kubota KX018-4?
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 905kg. The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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