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Komatsu PC26MR-5 vs Wacker Neuson EW65

The Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 4,130kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Komatsu PC26MR-5
Komatsu PC26MR-5 - image: komatsu.eu
Wacker Neuson EW65
Wacker Neuson EW65 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Komatsu PC26MR-5Wacker Neuson EW65
Operating weight2,625 to 2,855kg6,755 to 8,647 kg
Length-6,349 mm
Dig depth-3,895 mm
Width-2,088 mm
Height-2,775 mm
Engine power-45.5 kW

Sources: Komatsu PC26MR-5, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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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Buy or hire the EW65 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,130kg

A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 mm.

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Full EW65 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Komatsu PC26MR-5 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?

The Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 4,130kg. The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.

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