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Mecalac 6MCR vs Yanmar ViO33-6

The Mecalac 6MCR has 536kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,545kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Mecalac 6MCR
Mecalac 6MCR - image: Mecalac
Yanmar ViO33-6
Yanmar ViO33-6 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Mecalac 6MCRYanmar ViO33-6
Operating weight5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb)3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin)
Engine power55,4 kW18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm
Tail swing radius1170 mm-
Travel speed10 km/h-
Breakout force-29.9 kN
Fuel tank-41 l

Sources: Mecalac 6MCR, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 536kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,545kg

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 ViO33-6 if...

A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.

Full ViO33-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Mecalac 6MCR and the Yanmar ViO33-6?

The Mecalac 6MCR has 536kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,545kg. The Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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