Head to head
Hydrema 912F vs Mecalac 6MCR
The Mecalac 6MCR has 446kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 6MCR has 446kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hydrema 912F | Mecalac 6MCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 108kW (147hp) | 55,4 kW |
| Unladen weight | 7,270kg | - |
| Payload | 10,000kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) |
| Tail swing radius | - | 1170 mm |
| Travel speed | - | 10 km/h |
Sources: Hydrema 912F, Mecalac 6MCR. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 912F if...
A rough-terrain dumper for groundworks and quarry contractors moving large volumes of muck or aggregate across soft or uneven sites, where a standard site dumper's capacity would be too small. Its articulated, all-wheel-drive chassis is built for traction rather than road speed.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
Buy or hire the 6MCR if...
- you want one that has 446kW 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 Hydrema 912F and the Mecalac 6MCR?
The Mecalac 6MCR has 446kW more power. The Hydrema 912F is a 10 tonne payload articulated dumper; the Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing.
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