Head to head
Komatsu PC26MR-5 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 135kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 135kg.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu PC26MR-5 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,625 to 2,855kg | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Dig depth | - | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
| Engine power | - | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
Sources: Komatsu PC26MR-5, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. 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 135kg
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 ECR25D if...
The Volvo ECR25D is Volvo CE's short-swing mini excavator in the popular UK 2.5-3 tonne hire class, competing for the same jobs as the Kubota U27-4 and similarly sized Takeuchi and JCB machines. Its short-radius superstructure lets the counterweight stay close to the tracks when slewing, useful on confined urban and residential sites. It is sold across Great Britain exclusively through SMT GB's dealer network.
Full ECR25D specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu PC26MR-5 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 135kg. The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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