Head to head
Mecalac 6MCR vs Volvo FMX 540
The Mecalac 6MCR has 151kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 6MCR has 151kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 6MCR | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55,4 kW | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) | - |
| Tail swing radius | 1170 mm | - |
| Travel speed | 10 km/h | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Mecalac 6MCR, Volvo FMX 540. 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 151kW 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 FMX 540 if...
A heavy construction truck for muckaway and aggregate haulage contractors who need an 8-wheel tipper or tipper-grab body on a chassis built for site conditions rather than motorway haulage. The high-output D13 engine suits loaded running on soft or hilly access roads.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 6MCR and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Mecalac 6MCR has 151kW more power. The Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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