Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Mecalac 6MCR
The Mecalac 6MCR has 518kW more power and is the bigger machine by 429kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 6MCR has 518kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 429kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Mecalac 6MCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 55,4 kW |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | - |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Tail swing radius | - | 1170 mm |
| Travel speed | - | 10 km/h |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Mecalac 6MCR. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E55z if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.3 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3434mm. 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.
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Buy or hire the 6MCR if...
- you want one that has 518kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 429kg
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.
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What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Mecalac 6MCR?
The Mecalac 6MCR has 518kW more power and is the bigger machine by 429kg. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing.
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