Mecalac introduces MCR series of crawler skid excavators

Mecalac, Annecy, France, an international manufacturer of compact construction equipment for urban sites, has introduced its line of crawler skid excavators— the newly updated MCR Series comprised of the 6MCR, 8MCR and 10MCR. According to Mecalac, its line of compact skid excavators offers superior speed, productivity and compact operation over traditional miniexcavators. A compact footprint brings Mecalac’s end-user-focused design to new applications and industries for increased safety, sustainability and efficiency.

 

“One of the main goals of every Mecalac design is reducing congestion on the job site by providing one machine that can take the place of several,” says Peter Bigwood, general manager for Mecalac North America. “The MCR Series is truly multifunctional, acting as a skid steer, excavator or rough terrain forklift, depending on the attachment. We designed the new MCR series to go faster than anything else its size because we know time is of the essence on every job site. But speed is only part of the equation when it comes to efficiency, so we added an unparalleled range of motion with the patented three-part Mecalac boom system, allowing operators to do more from a single position. Together these capabilities produce truly game-changing versatility.”

The new MCR Series features a hydrostatic transmission and drive motors with a dedicated pump allowing for travel speeds up to 6.2 miles.

According to Mecalac, its patented quick coupler, CONNECT, allows operators to quickly transition between attachments — such as pallet forks or digging buckets — without leaving the cab, decreasing downtime between tasks and increasing overall productivity. Additionally Mecalac says, once the pins are engaged, CONNECT guarantees zero risk of dropping a bucket.

Using a range of attachments, contractors can easily do the job of several machines with a single unit, freeing up resources and space without sacrificing efficiency. With a skid bucket attachment, contractors can move up to 0.98 cubic yard of material at top speed or rest the bucket against the blade for applications such as grading and ground leveling.

MCR units combine Mecalac’s three-part arm, which can be tucked in, and rotating ability to ensure the company’s signature 360-degree compactness. The company claims the extended range of movement increases flexibility and reach while minimizing unnecessary movement, allowing operators to do more from a single position or within confined spaces.

Learn more about Mecalac’s full line of equipment at www.mecalac.com.