Head to head
Mecalac 6MCR vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Mecalac 6MCR has 539kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,575kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 6MCR has 539kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 3,575kg.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 6MCR | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Tail swing radius | 1170 mm | - |
| Travel speed | 10 km/h | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Mecalac 6MCR, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 539kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,575kg
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 ViO20-6 if...
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 6MCR and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Mecalac 6MCR has 539kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,575kg. The Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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