Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Mecalac 6MCR
The Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 3,878kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 3,878kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Mecalac 6MCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW |
| Tail swing radius | - | 1170 mm |
| Travel speed | - | 10 km/h |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Mecalac 6MCR. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8018 CTS if...
A very compact machine for groundworkers and landscapers working in domestic gardens, narrow access sites and occasionally indoors. The small footprint is the whole selling point over a 2 to 3 tonne machine, and it is what decides whether the job is possible at all.
Full 8018 CTS specifications →Buy or hire the 6MCR if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,878kg
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 8018 CTS and the Mecalac 6MCR?
The Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 3,878kg. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing.
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