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Komatsu PC26MR-5 vs Takeuchi TB225

The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator. The Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Komatsu PC26MR-5
Komatsu PC26MR-5 - image: komatsu.eu
Takeuchi TB225
Takeuchi TB225 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.

Specifications side by side

Komatsu PC26MR-5Takeuchi TB225
Operating weight2,625 to 2,855kg2400 kg
Dig depth-2580 mm
Dump height-2875 mm
Breakout force-19.3 kN

Sources: Komatsu PC26MR-5, Takeuchi TB225. 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.

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Full PC26MR-5 specifications →

Buy or hire the TB225 if...

A towable 2 to 2.5 tonne digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on drainage, small foundations and garden work. The extendable track frame lets it pass through narrow gaps and then widen for stability.

Full TB225 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Komatsu PC26MR-5 and the Takeuchi TB225?

The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.

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