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Komatsu PC18MR-5

1,900 – 1,990 kg4,189 lb – 4,387 lbOperating weight
11.8 kW15.8 hpEngine power
2,160 – 2,360 mm7 ft 1 in – 7 ft 9 inDig depth
0.03 – 0.06 m³1.06 cu ft – 2.12 cu ftBucket capacity
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About the PC18MR-5

2026 European product range, Romanian edition, page 5. These are European operating weights; the Japanese domestic version uses a different machine-mass specification.

Specifications

Operating weight
1,900 – 1,990 kg (4,189 lb – 4,387 lb)
Rated power
11.8 kW (15.8 hp)
Max digging depth
2,160 – 2,360 mm (7 ft 1 in – 7 ft 9 in)
Bucket capacity
0.03 – 0.06 m³ (1.06 cu ft – 2.12 cu ft)
Fuel type
Diesel

Mods for the PC18MR-5

All mods
Operator cooling fanAdd a 12 V fan to move engine heat and fumes away from the seat.Fuel tank relocation & extra capacityMove a hard-to-reach tank or add capacity so you refuel less often.ThumbAdd a mechanical or hydraulic thumb to pick up rocks, logs and debris.Quick hitchSwap buckets and attachments in minutes instead of driving pins.Seat upgradeSwap the thin factory seat for a padded or suspension seat with a lap belt.LED work lightsAdd work lights for early starts, late finishes and dark sheds.

Other Komatsu models

All 18 Komatsu models
PC01E-2330 kg · Battery electricPC05E-1520 kg · Battery electricPC10MR-21,050 kgKomatsu PC09-1PC09-11,080 kgPC10UU-51,080 kgPC16R-31,740 kgPC17R-51,755 kgPC18MR-31,855 kgPC18MR-51,900 kgPC20MR-51,950 kgPC20R-51,985 kgPC20UU-52,040 kgPC20E-62,190 kgPC26E-62,320 kg · Battery electricPC24MR-52,390 kgPC25MR-52,540 kgPC26MR-52,700 kgPC30UUC-62,950 kg