Head to head
Mecalac 6MCR vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 46,329kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 46,329kg.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 6MCR | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW | - |
| Tail swing radius | 1170 mm | - |
| Travel speed | 10 km/h | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: Mecalac 6MCR, Volvo A30G. 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 A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 46,329kg
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 6MCR and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 46,329kg. The Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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