Head to head
Mecalac 6MCR vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Mecalac 6MCR has 219kW more power and is the bigger machine by 215kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 6MCR has 219kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 215kg.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 6MCR | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) | 5485 kg |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Tail swing radius | 1170 mm | - |
| Travel speed | 10 km/h | - |
| Breakout force | - | 41,9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: Mecalac 6MCR, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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 219kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 215kg
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 ViO57-6B if...
A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.
Full ViO57-6B specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 6MCR and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Mecalac 6MCR has 219kW more power and is the bigger machine by 215kg. The Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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