Head to head
Mecalac 6MCR vs MTS Dino 12
The Mecalac 6MCR has 354kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 6MCR has 354kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 6MCR | MTS Dino 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55,4 kW | 200 kW (twin fan system) |
| Operating weight | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) | - |
| Tail swing radius | 1170 mm | - |
| Travel speed | 10 km/h | - |
| Tank capacity | - | 12 m3 |
| Suction hose diameter | - | 250mm |
| Chassis | - | 8x4, 32 tonne |
Sources: Mecalac 6MCR, MTS Dino 12. 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 has 354kW 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 →Buy or hire the Dino 12 if...
The Dino 12 suits contractors handling bigger vacuum excavation jobs, such as trial holes on major utility works, where its 8x4 chassis and twin-fan system give more continuous suction power than a smaller van-mounted unit. It is aimed at hire fleets serving highways and utility contractors rather than small domestic drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- McFen Plant Hire - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 6MCR and the MTS Dino 12?
The Mecalac 6MCR has 354kW more power. The Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing; the MTS Dino 12 is a a larger truck-mounted suction excavator from MTS, built on an 8x4 32-tonne chassis for heavier vacuum excavation work..
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