Head to head
Mecalac 6MCR vs Takeuchi TB225
The Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 3.3 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 3.3 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 6MCR | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) | 2400 kg |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW | - |
| Tail swing radius | 1170 mm | - |
| Travel speed | 10 km/h | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2580 mm |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: Mecalac 6MCR, Takeuchi TB225. 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 3.3 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 TB225 if...
A towable 2 to 2.5 tonne digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on drainage, small foundations and garden work. The extendable track frame lets it pass through narrow gaps and then widen for stability.
Full TB225 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 6MCR and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 3.3 tonnes. The Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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