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Komatsu PC26MR-5 vs Yanmar ViO33-6

The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator. The Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Komatsu PC26MR-5
Komatsu PC26MR-5 - image: komatsu.eu
Yanmar ViO33-6
Yanmar ViO33-6 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Specifications side by side

Komatsu PC26MR-5Yanmar ViO33-6
Operating weight2,625 to 2,855kg3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin)
Engine power-18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm
Breakout force-29.9 kN
Fuel tank-41 l

Sources: Komatsu PC26MR-5, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 ViO33-6 if...

A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.

Full ViO33-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Komatsu PC26MR-5 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?

The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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