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Mecalac 6MCR vs Wacker Neuson ET145

The Mecalac 6MCR has 499kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Mecalac 6MCR
Mecalac 6MCR - image: Mecalac
Wacker Neuson ET145
Wacker Neuson ET145 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Mecalac 6MCRWacker Neuson ET145
Operating weight5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb)15,551 to 17,275 kg
Engine power55,4 kW55 kW
Tail swing radius1170 mm-
Travel speed10 km/h-
Breakout force-91 kN
Length-7,788 mm
Dig depth-5,442 mm
Width-2,490 mm
Height-2,786 mm

Sources: Mecalac 6MCR, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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 499kW 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 ET145 if...

A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.

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Full ET145 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Mecalac 6MCR and the Wacker Neuson ET145?

The Mecalac 6MCR has 499kW more power. The Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.

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