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Komatsu PC26MR-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET65

The Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 3,453kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Komatsu PC26MR-5
Komatsu PC26MR-5 - image: komatsu.eu
Wacker Neuson ET65
Wacker Neuson ET65 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Komatsu PC26MR-5Wacker Neuson ET65
Operating weight2,625 to 2,855kg6,078 to 7,358 kg
Breakout force-50.7 kN
Length-6,137 mm
Dig depth-4,184 mm
Width-1,950 mm
Height-2,478 mm
Engine power-42 kW

Sources: Komatsu PC26MR-5, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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 ET65 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,453kg

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 mm.

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Full ET65 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Komatsu PC26MR-5 and the Wacker Neuson ET65?

The Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 3,453kg. The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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