Head to head
Komatsu PC26MR-5 vs Kubota U27-4
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 35kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 35kg.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu PC26MR-5 | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,625 to 2,855kg | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Dig depth | - | 2,820mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Komatsu PC26MR-5, Kubota U27-4. 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 35kg
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 U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu PC26MR-5 and the Kubota U27-4?
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 35kg. The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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