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Cormidi C85 vs Mecalac 6MCR

The Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 5,134kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Cormidi C85
Cormidi C85 - image: Cormidi
Mecalac 6MCR
Mecalac 6MCR - image: Mecalac

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Cormidi C85Mecalac 6MCR
Operating weight566kg5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb)
Travel speed5.5km/h10 km/h
Load capacity800kg-
EngineHonda GX390 petrol 13hp or Yanmar LN100 diesel 10hp-
Dimensions1,926mm long x 810mm wide x 1,336mm high-
Skip capacity0.36m3, tips to 1.5m-
Engine power-55,4 kW
Tail swing radius-1170 mm

Sources: Cormidi C85, Mecalac 6MCR. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the C85 if...

A compact tracked dumper narrow enough for a garden gate, used by landscapers and groundworkers to move soil, aggregate or waste on sites a full-size dumper cannot access. The high-tip skip lets it load straight into a waiting skip or trailer.

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Full C85 specifications →

Buy or hire the 6MCR if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,134kg

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 Cormidi C85 and the Mecalac 6MCR?

The Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 5,134kg. The Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper; the Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing.

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