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JCB 535-95 vs Mecalac 6MCR

The Mecalac 6MCR has 499kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 535-95
JCB 535-95 - image: JCB
Mecalac 6MCR
Mecalac 6MCR - image: Mecalac

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 535-95Mecalac 6MCR
Engine power55kW (75hp), Stage V compliant55,4 kW
Operating weight-5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb)
Tail swing radius-1170 mm
Travel speed-10 km/h

Sources: JCB 535-95, Mecalac 6MCR. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 535-95 if...

A mid-size telehandler used on building sites and farms to lift and place pallets, muck-away skips and building materials at height and reach. Plant hire fleets keep it as a general-purpose lifting machine alongside dedicated forklifts.

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Buy or hire the 6MCR if...

  • you want one that has 499kW 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 JCB 535-95 and the Mecalac 6MCR?

The Mecalac 6MCR has 499kW more power. The JCB 535-95 is a telescopic handler (telehandler); the Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing.

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