2,680 kg21 hpMarket avg. €24k · 8 listed · 5 below market
Asking prices land at €18k – €33k, around 6% below the market average.
This model sits 1% above the class average across 204 peer models.
Across independent European dealers, used Komatsu PC26 listings currently run from €18,240 to €32,960, with a market average around €23,631. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 8 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Komatsu PC26 is a compact mini-excavator in the 2.5 to 3 tonne class, with an operating weight of 2680 kg and an engine output of 21 hp. Its bucket capacity of 0.06 m3 places it firmly in the light-duty segment, designed for confined-site productivity where larger machines cannot operate. As a Komatsu product, it carries the manufacturer's reputation for robust build quality and well-supported parts availability across established dealer networks.
Machines in this weight class are well suited to urban utility work, landscaping, drainage installation, and foundation preparation in restricted access areas. The compact footprint allows operation in walled gardens, basement excavations, and alongside structures where swing clearance is limited. Municipal contractors and groundworks specialists frequently deploy this class of machine for trench digging, pipe-laying support, and site clearance tasks that do not justify a larger unit.
Before purchase, inspect the undercarriage thoroughly, as rubber tracks and undercarriage components are a primary wear item on this class of machine and replacement represents a meaningful cost. Check the condition of the boom, dipper, and bucket pins and bushings for play, as worn joints affect digging precision and indicate maintenance discipline. Hydraulic hoses and fittings should be examined for leaks or chafing, particularly around the boom and attachment circuit. Request full service records where available, and verify that the engine shows no excessive smoke at startup or under load. On machines with a hydraulic quick-coupler, test attachment engagement and release under pressure. Finally, confirm that any included attachments are matched to the machine's auxiliary hydraulic flow specification.
The Komatsu PC26 competes directly with the Volvo EC27 and the Hitachi ZX26U within the 2.5 to 3 tonne mini-excavator segment. Against the Volvo EC27, the PC26 is marginally lighter and offers a smaller bucket capacity, while the EC27 carries a slight weight advantage for operators who prioritise digging force at the top of the class. The Hitachi ZX26U is a close technical peer, and buyers cross-shopping these two machines typically evaluate parts network proximity, operator comfort, and machine history rather than specification differences alone. Within the PC26 segment, the attributes that move a used example within its price band are accumulated working hours, service history documentation, undercarriage condition, the presence of a blade or offset boom configuration, and the availability of additional attachments such as hydraulic breakers or auger drives. Canopy versus cab configuration also influences positioning, as enclosed cab units command stronger interest in markets with year-round all-weather operation.
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