Head to head
Mecalac 6MCR vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 1.2 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 1.2 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 6MCR | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW | - |
| Tail swing radius | 1170 mm | - |
| Travel speed | 10 km/h | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Mecalac 6MCR, Niftylift HR15 4x4. 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 1.2 tonnes
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 HR15 4x4 if...
A British-built boom lift favoured by hire fleets for its narrow 2m width and tight turning circle, which let it reach working heights that normally require a much larger machine on a more constrained site. The flexible boom design allows working up and over obstacles.
Full HR15 4x4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 6MCR and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 1.2 tonnes. The Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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