Head to head
Komatsu D61PX vs Mecalac 6MCR
The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 36.3 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 36.3 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D61PX | Mecalac 6MCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 42,000lb (19 tonnes) | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW |
| Tail swing radius | - | 1170 mm |
| Travel speed | - | 10 km/h |
Sources: Komatsu D61PX, Mecalac 6MCR. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D61PX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 36.3 tonnes
A wide-track, low ground pressure dozer for grading and pushing on soft or wet ground where a standard-track dozer would sink. Groundworks contractors hire it for landscaping and soft-ground earthmoving.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
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 Komatsu D61PX and the Mecalac 6MCR?
The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 36.3 tonnes. The Komatsu D61PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing.
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