Head to head
Komatsu PC26MR-5 vs Takeuchi TB216
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 760kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 760kg.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu PC26MR-5 | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,625 to 2,855kg | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| Dig depth | - | 2,390 mm |
| Engine power | - | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: Komatsu PC26MR-5, Takeuchi TB216. 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 760kg
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 TB216 if...
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu PC26MR-5 and the Takeuchi TB216?
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 760kg. The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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