Head to head
Mecalac 6MCR vs Wacker Neuson ET20
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 ET20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) | 2,005 to 2,526 kg |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Tail swing radius | 1170 mm | - |
| Travel speed | 10 km/h | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,049 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,683 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,385 mm |
Sources: Mecalac 6MCR, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 ET20 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 6MCR and the Wacker Neuson ET20?
The Mecalac 6MCR has 540kW more power. The Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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