Head to head
Mecalac 6MCR vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
The Mecalac 6MCR has 499kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 6MCR has 499kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 6MCR | Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55,4 kW | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) | - |
| Tail swing radius | 1170 mm | - |
| Travel speed | 10 km/h | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3150 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Mecalac 6MCR, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. 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 499kW 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 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...
A 6 tonne dumper whose skip swivels so it can tip to either side, useful for loading into trenches and working along narrow roads or site edges. Used by groundworks and utility contractors on UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.
Full 6 Tonne Power Swivel specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 6MCR and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Mecalac 6MCR has 499kW more power. The Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
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