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HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX19A vs Mecalac 6MCR

The Mecalac 6MCR has 542kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,815kg.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX19A
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX19A - image: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe
Mecalac 6MCR
Mecalac 6MCR - image: Mecalac

Key differences

Specifications side by side

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX19AMecalac 6MCR
Operating weight1885 kg5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb)
Engine power12.1 kW55,4 kW
Bucket capacity0.04 cubic meter-
Tail swing radius-1170 mm
Travel speed-10 km/h

Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX19A, Mecalac 6MCR. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the HX19A if...

A small mini excavator for garden work, patios, drainage runs and small trenches where machine width and transport weight matter. It suits domestic groundworkers and hire fleets that stock a 1.5 to 2 tonne digger.

Full HX19A specifications →

Buy or hire the 6MCR if...

  • you want one that has 542kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,815kg

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 HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX19A and the Mecalac 6MCR?

The Mecalac 6MCR has 542kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,815kg. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX19A is a 1.9 tonne mini excavator; the Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing.

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