Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Mecalac 6MCR
The Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 3,110kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 3,110kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Mecalac 6MCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW |
| Tail swing radius | - | 1170 mm |
| Travel speed | - | 10 km/h |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Mecalac 6MCR. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the 6MCR if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,110kg
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 U27-4 and the Mecalac 6MCR?
The Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 3,110kg. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing.
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