Head to head
Mecalac 6MCR vs Wacker Neuson DW10
The Mecalac 6MCR has 535kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 6MCR has 535kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 6MCR | Wacker Neuson DW10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) | 1,232 to 1,278 kg |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW | 18.9 kW |
| Tail swing radius | 1170 mm | - |
| Travel speed | 10 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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