Head to head
Mecalac 6MCR vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Mecalac 6MCR has 540kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 6MCR has 540kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 6MCR | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Tail swing radius | 1170 mm | - |
| Travel speed | 10 km/h | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Mecalac 6MCR, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 540kW 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 ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 6MCR and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Mecalac 6MCR has 540kW more power. The Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.