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Bell Equipment B25E vs Mecalac 6MCR

The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 37,486kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bell Equipment B25E
Bell Equipment B25E - image: Bell Equipment
Mecalac 6MCR
Mecalac 6MCR - image: Mecalac

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bell Equipment B25EMecalac 6MCR
Operating weight43,186kg (laden)5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb)
Engine powerMercedes-Benz OM936LA, 210kW (281hp)55,4 kW
Rated payload24,000kg-
Heaped capacity15m3 (SAE 2:1)-
Tail swing radius-1170 mm
Travel speed-10 km/h

Sources: Bell Equipment B25E, Mecalac 6MCR. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the B25E if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 37,486kg

A 25-tonne class articulated dump truck for moving spoil and aggregate over soft or uneven haul roads that a rigid tipper could not cross. Quarries and large groundworks sites hire it for shifting high volumes of material between the dig face and stockpile.

Full B25E specifications →

Buy or hire the 6MCR if...

A compact crawler excavator for utility trenching, landscaping and work between buildings where a 2 tonne class footprint is needed with 6 tonne digging performance. Used by groundworks and utility contractors on tight UK sites.

Full 6MCR specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bell Equipment B25E and the Mecalac 6MCR?

The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 37,486kg. The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck; the Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing.

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