Head to head
Mecalac 6MCR vs Volvo ECR88D
The Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 6MCR | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW | - |
| Tail swing radius | 1170 mm | - |
| Travel speed | 10 km/h | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: Mecalac 6MCR, Volvo ECR88D. 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 ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 6MCR and the Volvo ECR88D?
The Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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