GetBrent

Head to head

Mecalac 6MCR vs Wacker Neuson ET90

The Mecalac 6MCR has 499kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Mecalac 6MCR
Mecalac 6MCR - image: Mecalac
Wacker Neuson ET90
Wacker Neuson ET90 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Mecalac 6MCRWacker Neuson ET90
Operating weight5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb)8,710 to 10,506 kg
Engine power55,4 kW55.4 kW
Tail swing radius1170 mm-
Travel speed10 km/h-
Breakout force-74 kN
Length-7,139 mm
Dig depth-4,679 mm
Width-2,250 mm
Height-2,562 mm

Sources: Mecalac 6MCR, Wacker Neuson ET90. 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 ET90 if...

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 mm.

Listed by

Full ET90 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Mecalac 6MCR and the Wacker Neuson ET90?

The Mecalac 6MCR has 499kW more power. The Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing; the Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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.