Head to head
Komatsu PC26MR-5 vs Volvo ECR88D
The Volvo ECR88D is the bigger machine by 5,995kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo ECR88D is the bigger machine by 5,995kg.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu PC26MR-5 | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,625 to 2,855kg | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: Komatsu PC26MR-5, Volvo ECR88D. 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 ECR88D if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,995kg
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu PC26MR-5 and the Volvo ECR88D?
The Volvo ECR88D is the bigger machine by 5,995kg. The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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