Head to head
Komatsu PC26MR-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 1,407kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 1,407kg.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu PC26MR-5 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,625 to 2,855kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
| Engine power | - | 32.5 kW |
Sources: Komatsu PC26MR-5, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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.
Full PC26MR-5 specifications →Buy or hire the ET42 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,407kg
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.
Full ET42 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu PC26MR-5 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 1,407kg. The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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