Head to head
Komatsu PC26MR-5 vs Kubota U17-3a
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 925kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 925kg.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu PC26MR-5 | Kubota U17-3a | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,625 to 2,855kg | 1,700kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,460mm |
| Engine power | - | 11.3kW |
Sources: Komatsu PC26MR-5, Kubota U17-3a. 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 925kg
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 U17-3a if...
A step up from a micro excavator for landscaping and groundworks contractors who need more dig depth and breakout force while still fitting through a standard gate or gap. Common on garden and small drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu PC26MR-5 and the Kubota U17-3a?
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 925kg. The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator.
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