Head to head
Mecalac 6MCR vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 385kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 385kg.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 6MCR | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Travel speed | 10 km/h | 25 km/h |
| Tail swing radius | 1170 mm | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
Sources: Mecalac 6MCR, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 6MCR if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 385kg
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 →Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
A 9 tonne dumper with a fully enclosed ROPS/FOPS cab for bulk earthmoving, civils and road works on UK sites. Available with front tip or swivel skip.
Full 9MDX specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 6MCR and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 385kg. The Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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