Head to head
Mecalac 6MCR vs Takeuchi TB216
The Mecalac 6MCR has 543kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,835kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 6MCR has 543kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 3,835kg.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 6MCR | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Tail swing radius | 1170 mm | - |
| Travel speed | 10 km/h | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,390 mm |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: Mecalac 6MCR, Takeuchi TB216. 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 543kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,835kg
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 TB216 if...
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 6MCR and the Takeuchi TB216?
The Mecalac 6MCR has 543kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,835kg. The Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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