Head to head
Komatsu PC26MR-5 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 901kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 901kg.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu PC26MR-5 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,625 to 2,855kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,590 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Komatsu PC26MR-5, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 901kg
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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Full EZ17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu PC26MR-5 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 901kg. The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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