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Mecalac 6MCR vs Merlo P30.10

The Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 1.9 tonnes.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Mecalac 6MCR
Mecalac 6MCR - image: Mecalac
Merlo P30.10
Merlo P30.10 - image: Molson Group

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Mecalac 6MCRMerlo P30.10
Operating weight5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb)7600 kg
Engine power55,4 kW55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm
Tail swing radius1170 mm-
Travel speed10 km/h-
Load capacity-3000 kg
Lifting height-9.8 m

Sources: Mecalac 6MCR, Merlo P30.10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

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 →

Buy or hire the P30.10 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1.9 tonnes

A telehandler with a 3 tonne capacity and a lift of nearly 10 metres, for building and construction work such as loading roofs and upper floors on UK sites.

Full P30.10 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Mecalac 6MCR and the Merlo P30.10?

The Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 1.9 tonnes. The Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.

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