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Komatsu PC26MR-5 vs Wacker Neuson EZ36

The Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 1,093kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Komatsu PC26MR-5
Komatsu PC26MR-5 - image: komatsu.eu
Wacker Neuson EZ36
Wacker Neuson EZ36 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Komatsu PC26MR-5Wacker Neuson EZ36
Operating weight2,625 to 2,855kg3,718 to 4,945 kg
Breakout force-35 kN
Length-5,508 mm
Dig depth-3,497 mm
Width-1,750 mm
Height-2,711 mm
Engine power-18.2 kW

Sources: Komatsu PC26MR-5, Wacker Neuson EZ36. 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 EZ36 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,093kg

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.7 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm. 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 EZ36 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Komatsu PC26MR-5 and the Wacker Neuson EZ36?

The Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 1,093kg. The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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