Head to head
Mecalac 6MCR vs Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)
The Mecalac 6MCR has 538kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 6MCR has 538kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 6MCR | Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55,4 kW | 15.9 kW / 21.4 bhp at 2,800 rpm |
| Operating weight | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) | - |
| Tail swing radius | 1170 mm | - |
| Travel speed | 10 km/h | - |
| Payload | - | 1,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 1,295 kg |
| Standard transport width | - | 1,115 mm (982 mm with narrow wheel option) |
Sources: Mecalac 6MCR, Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi 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 538kW 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 MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) if...
The Thwaites 1 Tonne Hi Tip, sold as the MACH2001, is one of the most common site dumpers on UK construction and groundworks hire fleets, used to move spoil, aggregate and materials around small to medium sites. Its narrow wheel option lets it pass through standard access points a wider dumper cannot. Thwaites builds its dumpers in Leamington Spa, and the 1 tonne class is typically the first machine a groundworks operator is trained and ticketed on.
Full MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 6MCR and the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The Mecalac 6MCR has 538kW more power. The Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing; the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is a a 1 tonne payload site dumper for construction material transport.
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