Head to head
Komatsu PC26MR-5 vs Takeuchi TB260
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator. The Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu PC26MR-5 | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,625 to 2,855kg | 5735 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 3895 mm |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: Komatsu PC26MR-5, Takeuchi TB260. 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 TB260 if...
A 6 tonne class digger used by groundworks, drainage and civils contractors for deeper trenches, pipe laying and loading lorries. Hire fleets stock it as the step up from 3 to 4 tonne machines.
Full TB260 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu PC26MR-5 and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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