Head to head
Komatsu PC26MR-5 vs SANY SY26U
The SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 35kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 35kg.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu PC26MR-5 | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,625 to 2,855kg | 2,660 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,810 mm |
| Engine power | - | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: Komatsu PC26MR-5, SANY SY26U. 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.
Full PC26MR-5 specifications →Buy or hire the SY26U if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 35kg
The SANY SY26U is a 2.6 tonne mini excavator positioned as a value alternative to the established Kubota, JCB and Takeuchi machines in the same size class, sold in the UK through a small number of appointed dealers. SANY's UK presence is newer and thinner than the market leaders, so buyers weigh the lower purchase price against a less mature parts and resale network. It is more often bought outright by owner-operators than stocked in volume by the large national hire fleets.
Full SY26U specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu PC26MR-5 and the SANY SY26U?
The SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 35kg. The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
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