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Kubota KX030-4 vs Mecalac 6MCR

The Mecalac 6MCR has 536kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,910kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX030-4
Kubota KX030-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited
Mecalac 6MCR
Mecalac 6MCR - image: Mecalac

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX030-4Mecalac 6MCR
Operating weight2790 kg5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb)
Engine power17.7 kw55,4 kW
Dig depth2870 mm-
Width1500 mm-
Tail swing radius-1170 mm
Travel speed-10 km/h

Sources: Kubota KX030-4, Mecalac 6MCR. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the KX030-4 if...

A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.

Full KX030-4 specifications →

Buy or hire the 6MCR if...

  • you want one that has 536kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,910kg

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 KX030-4 and the Mecalac 6MCR?

The Mecalac 6MCR has 536kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,910kg. The Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator; the Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing.

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