Head to head
Kubota U20 vs Mecalac 6MCR
The Mecalac 6MCR has 541kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 6MCR has 541kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U20 | Mecalac 6MCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 13.5kW / 19hp | 55,4 kW |
| Travel speed | 2.2 / 4.2km/h | 10 km/h |
| Machine weight | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) | - |
| Max dig depth | 2,540mm | - |
| Max width | 1,500mm | - |
| Operating weight | - | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) |
| Tail swing radius | - | 1170 mm |
Sources: Kubota U20, Mecalac 6MCR. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the 6MCR if...
- you want one that has 541kW 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 Kubota U20 and the Mecalac 6MCR?
The Mecalac 6MCR has 541kW more power. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator; the Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.