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Manitou MT933 vs Mecalac 6MCR

The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 1,445kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Manitou MT933
Manitou MT933 - image: morrisleslie.com
Mecalac 6MCR
Mecalac 6MCR - image: Mecalac

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Manitou MT933Mecalac 6MCR
Operating weight7,145kg5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb)
Max lift capacity3,300kg-
Max lift height9.07m-
Engine power-55,4 kW
Tail swing radius-1170 mm
Travel speed-10 km/h

Sources: Manitou MT933, Mecalac 6MCR. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the MT933 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,445kg

A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.

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Full MT933 specifications →

Buy or hire the 6MCR if...

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 MT933 and the Mecalac 6MCR?

The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 1,445kg. The Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler; the Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing.

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