Head to head
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Mecalac 6MCR
The Mecalac 6MCR has 480kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 6MCR has 480kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | Mecalac 6MCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,800 - 16,000kg | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) |
| Engine power | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) | 55,4 kW |
| Tail swing radius | - | 1170 mm |
| Travel speed | - | 10 km/h |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Mecalac 6MCR. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX135USB-7 if...
Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the 6MCR if...
- you want one that has 480kW more power
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 Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the Mecalac 6MCR?
The Mecalac 6MCR has 480kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing.
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