Head to head
Mecalac 6MCR vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
The Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 5,020kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 5,020kg.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 6MCR | Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) |
| Travel speed | 10 km/h | 30m/min forward, 28m/min reverse |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW | - |
| Tail swing radius | 1170 mm | - |
| Centrifugal force | - | 100kN |
| Plate width | - | 700mm (970mm with extension plates) |
| Engine | - | Lombardini 12 LD 475, 15.0kW max at 3,000rpm |
Sources: Mecalac 6MCR, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. 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 is the bigger machine by 5,020kg
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 DPU100-70 if...
A heavy reversible plate compactor for granular sub-base and asphalt work, too large for garden or driveway jobs. Its weight and centrifugal force suit groundworkers compacting trench backfill and road sub-base rather than small landscaping tasks.
Listed by
- Baz plant Sales agricultural plant and machinery dealer - Chesterfield
Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 6MCR and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?
The Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 5,020kg. The Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
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