Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Mecalac 6MCR
The Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 4,694kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 4,694kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Mecalac 6MCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | - |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW |
| Tail swing radius | - | 1170 mm |
| Travel speed | - | 10 km/h |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Mecalac 6MCR. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the 6MCR if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,694kg
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 8008 CTS and the Mecalac 6MCR?
The Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 4,694kg. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing.
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