Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Mecalac 6MCR
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 2,435kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 2,435kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Mecalac 6MCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | - |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW |
| Tail swing radius | - | 1170 mm |
| Travel speed | - | 10 km/h |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Mecalac 6MCR. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3CX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,435kg
The machine most people picture when they think of a building site, and still the default where one machine has to both dig and load. Groundworkers and utilities contractors buy it precisely to avoid putting two machines on a small site.
Listed by
- TPH Plant Hire - Gravesend, Northfleet
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the 6MCR if...
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 JCB 3CX and the Mecalac 6MCR?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 2,435kg. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing.
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