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Komatsu PC26MR-5 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58

The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is a 5.8 tonne short swing mini excavator.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Komatsu PC26MR-5
Komatsu PC26MR-5 - image: komatsu.eu
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 - image: Volvo Construction Equipment

Specifications side by side

Komatsu PC26MR-5Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
Operating weight2,625 to 2,855kg5,840 kg
Engine power-35.5 kW
Bucket capacity-0.11 m3

Sources: Komatsu PC26MR-5, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58. 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 ECR58 if...

A short swing radius excavator for groundworks, drainage and roadside utility trenching where the rear of the machine must stay close to the tracks. Contractors and hire fleets use it as a larger compact digger.

Full ECR58 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Komatsu PC26MR-5 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58?

The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is a 5.8 tonne short swing mini excavator.

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