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Mecalac 6MCR vs Wacker Neuson DW10

The Mecalac 6MCR has 535kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Mecalac 6MCR
Mecalac 6MCR - image: Mecalac
Wacker Neuson DW10
Wacker Neuson DW10 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Mecalac 6MCRWacker Neuson DW10
Operating weight5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb)1,232 to 1,278 kg
Engine power55,4 kW18.9 kW
Tail swing radius1170 mm-
Travel speed10 km/h-
Length-3,133 mm
Width-1,194 mm
Height-2,723 mm
Payload-1,000 kg
Skip capacity-415 l

Sources: Mecalac 6MCR, Wacker Neuson DW10. 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 535kW 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 DW10 if...

A 1 tonne front-tip site dumper, the size hired to move spoil and aggregate across a building plot or a big garden job where a barrow would take all day.

Full DW10 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Mecalac 6MCR and the Wacker Neuson DW10?

The Mecalac 6MCR has 535kW more power. The Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing; the Wacker Neuson DW10 is a wheel dumper, 1 tonne payload.

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