Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Mecalac 6MCR
The Mecalac 6MCR has 546kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,725kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 6MCR has 546kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 4,725kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Mecalac 6MCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 55,4 kW |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | - |
| Tail swing radius | - | 1170 mm |
| Travel speed | - | 10 km/h |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Mecalac 6MCR. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Buy or hire the 6MCR if...
- you want one that has 546kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,725kg
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 Kubota K008-5 and the Mecalac 6MCR?
The Mecalac 6MCR has 546kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,725kg. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing.
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