Head to head
Mecalac 6MCR vs Volvo L220H
The Mecalac 6MCR has 274kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 6MCR has 274kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 6MCR | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Tail swing radius | 1170 mm | - |
| Travel speed | 10 km/h | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: Mecalac 6MCR, Volvo L220H. 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 274kW 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 L220H if...
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 6MCR and the Volvo L220H?
The Mecalac 6MCR has 274kW more power. The Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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