Head to head
Komatsu PC26MR-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 900kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 900kg.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu PC26MR-5 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,625 to 2,855kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Komatsu PC26MR-5, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 900kg
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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full ET18 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu PC26MR-5 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 900kg. The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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