Head to head
Komatsu PC26MR-5 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 795kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 795kg.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu PC26MR-5 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,625 to 2,855kg | 1,830 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Engine power | - | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Komatsu PC26MR-5, Yanmar ViO17. 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 795kg
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 ViO17 if...
The Yanmar ViO17 is a true zero tail swing mini excavator built for working tight to walls, fences and parked vehicles without the counterweight overhanging, a common requirement on UK residential and urban groundworks jobs. It sits in the same roughly 1.7-1.9 tonne hire class as the Takeuchi TB216 and Kubota KX019-4. Yanmar's compact equipment range is less widely stocked across UK hire fleets than Kubota or JCB, but it has a following among contractors who rate its digging force for its size.
Full ViO17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu PC26MR-5 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 795kg. The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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