Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Mecalac 6MCR
The Mecalac 6MCR has 547kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,524kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 6MCR has 547kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 4,524kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Mecalac 6MCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 55,4 kW |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | - |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Tail swing radius | - | 1170 mm |
| Travel speed | - | 10 km/h |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Mecalac 6MCR. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E10z if...
The Bobcat E10z is a zero tail swing micro excavator built for confined internal and garden work, competing directly with the JCB 8008 CTS for the same narrow-access hire jobs. Its zero tail swing design lets it rotate its upper structure without the counterweight overhanging obstacles, unlike some other micro excavators of this size. It is typically hired for basement, extension and small landscaping work rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Used Trailers Northern Ireland - GG Plant Sales - Dromore
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the 6MCR if...
- you want one that has 547kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,524kg
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 Bobcat E10z and the Mecalac 6MCR?
The Mecalac 6MCR has 547kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,524kg. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing.
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