Head to head
Mecalac 6MCR vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Mecalac 6MCR has 522kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 6MCR has 522kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 6MCR | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW | 32.5 kW |
| Tail swing radius | 1170 mm | - |
| Travel speed | 10 km/h | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Mecalac 6MCR, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 522kW 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 ET42 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 6MCR and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Mecalac 6MCR has 522kW more power. The Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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