Head to head
Mecalac 6MCR vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Mecalac 6MCR has 529kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 6MCR has 529kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 6MCR | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55,4 kW | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Operating weight | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) | - |
| Tail swing radius | 1170 mm | - |
| Travel speed | 10 km/h | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Mecalac 6MCR, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. 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 529kW more power
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 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
A mid-size front tip dumper for groundworks, drainage and general muck shifting on UK sites where a 3 tonne payload is enough. Sits between the 1 tonne hi-tip and the 6 tonne dumpers in the Thwaites range.
Full 3 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 6MCR and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Mecalac 6MCR has 529kW more power. The Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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