Head to head
Mecalac 6MCR vs Yanmar ViO17
The Mecalac 6MCR has 544kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,870kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 6MCR has 544kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 3,870kg.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 6MCR | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) | 1,830 kg |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Tail swing radius | 1170 mm | - |
| Travel speed | 10 km/h | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
Sources: Mecalac 6MCR, Yanmar ViO17. 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 544kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,870kg
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 ViO17 if...
The Yanmar ViO17 is a true zero tail swing mini excavator built for working tight to walls, fences and parked vehicles without the counterweight overhanging, a common requirement on UK residential and urban groundworks jobs. It sits in the same roughly 1.7-1.9 tonne hire class as the Takeuchi TB216 and Kubota KX019-4. Yanmar's compact equipment range is less widely stocked across UK hire fleets than Kubota or JCB, but it has a following among contractors who rate its digging force for its size.
Full ViO17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 6MCR and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Mecalac 6MCR has 544kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,870kg. The Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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