Head to head
Komatsu PC26MR-5 vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator. The Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu PC26MR-5 | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,625 to 2,855kg | 5485 kg |
| Engine power | - | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Breakout force | - | 41,9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: Komatsu PC26MR-5, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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.
Listed by
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Buy or hire the ViO57-6B if...
A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.
Full ViO57-6B specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu PC26MR-5 and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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