Head to head
Mecalac 6MCR vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The Mecalac 6MCR has 536kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 6MCR has 536kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 6MCR | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55,4 kW | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
| Operating weight | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) | - |
| Tail swing radius | 1170 mm | - |
| Travel speed | 10 km/h | - |
| Payload | - | 3,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
Sources: Mecalac 6MCR, Thwaites MACH2080 (3 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 536kW 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 MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) if...
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Power Swivel, badged MACH2080, is the step-up size from the 1 tonne class and a standard fixture on larger UK groundworks and civils sites needing higher payload per cycle. Its power swivel skip rotates independently of the direction of travel, letting the operator tip to the side without turning the whole machine around. It is hired alongside excavators of a similar class to keep material moving off the dig face.
Full MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 6MCR and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Mecalac 6MCR has 536kW more power. The Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
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