Head to head
Komatsu PC26MR-5 vs Kubota KX71-3
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu PC26MR-5 | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,625 to 2,855kg | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: Komatsu PC26MR-5, Kubota KX71-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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
Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu PC26MR-5 and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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