Head to head
Manitou MT 625 H vs Mecalac 6MCR
The Mecalac 6MCR has 498kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 6MCR has 498kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Manitou MT 625 H | Mecalac 6MCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 75 hp (55.40 kW) | 55,4 kW |
| Maximum lift capacity | 5,512 lb | - |
| Maximum lift height | 19 ft 2 in | - |
| Maximum forward reach | 11 ft 2 in | - |
| Operating weight | - | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) |
| Tail swing radius | - | 1170 mm |
| Travel speed | - | 10 km/h |
Sources: Manitou MT 625 H, Mecalac 6MCR. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the MT 625 H if...
The Manitou MT 625 H is a compact telehandler sized for renovation, landscaping and smaller construction sites where a full-size 4 tonne Loadall-class machine would be oversized. Its Kubota Stage V engine and hydrostatic transmission are aimed at contractors who value fuel economy and manoeuvrability over maximum lift height. It is cross-shopped against smaller JCB Loadall models and other compact telehandlers rather than against larger 540-series machines.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the 6MCR if...
- you want one that has 498kW 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 Manitou MT 625 H and the Mecalac 6MCR?
The Mecalac 6MCR has 498kW more power. The Manitou MT 625 H is a a compact fixed telehandler for construction and renovation work; the Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing.
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