Head to head
Komatsu PC26MR-5 vs Kubota U48-4
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 2,150kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 2,150kg.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu PC26MR-5 | Kubota U48-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,625 to 2,855kg | 4775kg |
| Engine power | - | 40.5PS |
Sources: Komatsu PC26MR-5, Kubota U48-4. 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 U48-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,150kg
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu PC26MR-5 and the Kubota U48-4?
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 2,150kg. The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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