Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Mecalac 6MCR
The Mecalac 6MCR has 499kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 6MCR has 499kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Mecalac 6MCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 55,4 kW |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Tail swing radius | - | 1170 mm |
| Travel speed | - | 10 km/h |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Mecalac 6MCR. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the JS131LC if...
A 13-14 tonne tracked excavator used for general groundworks, drainage and foundation digging. A mainstay size class for medium plant hire fleets.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
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 JS131LC and the Mecalac 6MCR?
The Mecalac 6MCR has 499kW more power. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing.
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