Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Mecalac 6MCR
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 110 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 110 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Mecalac 6MCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW |
| Tail swing radius | - | 1170 mm |
| Travel speed | - | 10 km/h |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Mecalac 6MCR. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 110 tonnes
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
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 Caterpillar 352F and the Mecalac 6MCR?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 110 tonnes. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing.
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