Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Mecalac 6MCR
The Mecalac 6MCR has 449kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 6MCR has 449kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | Mecalac 6MCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | 55,4 kW |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | - |
| Tail swing radius | - | 1170 mm |
| Travel speed | - | 10 km/h |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Mecalac 6MCR. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the 6MCR if...
- you want one that has 449kW 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 ZX145W-6 and the Mecalac 6MCR?
The Mecalac 6MCR has 449kW more power. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing.
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