Head to head
Mecalac 6MCR vs Takeuchi TB240
The Mecalac 6MCR has 527kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,630kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 6MCR has 527kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 1,630kg.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 6MCR | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) | 4070KG |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW | 26.7kW |
| Tail swing radius | 1170 mm | - |
| Travel speed | 10 km/h | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3465mm |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 30.8kN |
Sources: Mecalac 6MCR, Takeuchi TB240. 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 527kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,630kg
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 TB240 if...
A 4 tonne tracked excavator used by groundworkers, housebuilders and utility contractors for trenching, foundations and general digging. It sits between small mini diggers and 5 tonne machines in a typical UK hire fleet.
Full TB240 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 6MCR and the Takeuchi TB240?
The Mecalac 6MCR has 527kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,630kg. The Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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