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Komatsu PC26MR-5 vs Kubota U10-3

The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 1,505kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Komatsu PC26MR-5
Komatsu PC26MR-5 - image: komatsu.eu
Kubota U10-3
Kubota U10-3 - image: kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Komatsu PC26MR-5Kubota U10-3
Operating weight2,625 to 2,855kg1120kg
Engine power-10.2PS

Sources: Komatsu PC26MR-5, Kubota U10-3. 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 1,505kg

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.

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Full PC26MR-5 specifications →

Buy or hire the U10-3 if...

A micro digger. At 1,120kg 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.

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Full U10-3 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Komatsu PC26MR-5 and the Kubota U10-3?

The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 1,505kg. The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota U10-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.

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