Head to head
Mecalac 6MCR vs Takeuchi TB260
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 35kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 35kg.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 6MCR | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) | 5735 kg |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW | - |
| Tail swing radius | 1170 mm | - |
| Travel speed | 10 km/h | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3895 mm |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: Mecalac 6MCR, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 6MCR if...
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 TB260 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 35kg
A 6 tonne class digger used by groundworks, drainage and civils contractors for deeper trenches, pipe laying and loading lorries. Hire fleets stock it as the step up from 3 to 4 tonne machines.
Full TB260 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 6MCR and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 35kg. The Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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