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Komatsu PC26MR-5 vs Yanmar ViO23-6

The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator. The Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Komatsu PC26MR-5
Komatsu PC26MR-5 - image: komatsu.eu
Yanmar ViO23-6
Yanmar ViO23-6 - image: Yanmar (image from Coplant, official Yanmar dealer)

Specifications side by side

Komatsu PC26MR-5Yanmar ViO23-6
Operating weight2,625 to 2,855kg2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin)
Engine power-14.6 kW at 2400 rpm
Dig depth-2450 / 2655 mm

Sources: Komatsu PC26MR-5, Yanmar ViO23-6. 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 ViO23-6 if...

A compact mini excavator that keeps within its track width when slewing, used by landscapers, groundworkers and hire fleets for work beside walls, fences and buildings. It can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.

Full ViO23-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Komatsu PC26MR-5 and the Yanmar ViO23-6?

The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.

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