Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Mecalac 6MCR
The Mecalac 6MCR has 544kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,988kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 6MCR has 544kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 3,988kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Mecalac 6MCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 55,4 kW |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Tail swing radius | - | 1170 mm |
| Travel speed | - | 10 km/h |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Mecalac 6MCR. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the 6MCR if...
- you want one that has 544kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,988kg
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 E17z and the Mecalac 6MCR?
The Mecalac 6MCR has 544kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,988kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing.
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