Head to head
Komatsu PC26MR-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 1,596kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 1,596kg.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu PC26MR-5 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,625 to 2,855kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 1,766 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
| Engine power | - | 9.9 kW |
Sources: Komatsu PC26MR-5, Wacker Neuson ET08. 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 1,596kg
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 ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu PC26MR-5 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 1,596kg. The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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