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Case Construction Equipment 221F vs Mecalac 6MCR

The Mecalac 6MCR has 499kW more power and is the bigger machine by 9kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Case Construction Equipment 221F
Case Construction Equipment 221F - image: Sonsray Machinery
Mecalac 6MCR
Mecalac 6MCR - image: Mecalac

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Case Construction Equipment 221FMecalac 6MCR
Operating weight5,691kg5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb)
Engine power55kW (74hp)55,4 kW
Tail swing radius-1170 mm
Travel speed-10 km/h

Sources: Case Construction Equipment 221F, Mecalac 6MCR. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 221F if...

A compact wheeled loading shovel used for yard work, muck-away and material handling on smaller sites. Its size suits jobs too tight for a full-size wheel loader but too heavy for a skid steer.

Full 221F specifications →

Buy or hire the 6MCR if...

  • you want one that has 499kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 9kg

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 Case Construction Equipment 221F and the Mecalac 6MCR?

The Mecalac 6MCR has 499kW more power and is the bigger machine by 9kg. The Case Construction Equipment 221F is a compact wheel loader; the Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing.

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