Mecalac, a manufacturer of compact construction equipment, introduced its updated MCR series of crawler skid-excavators.
The MCR series line is comprised of the three different models – the 6MCR, 8MCR and 10MCR. According to Mecalac, the MCR series line of skid-excavators offers improved speed, productivity and compact operation over traditional mini-excavators.
Features of the MCR series include a hydrostatic transmission and a dedicated pump to drive the motor. According to the company, the MCR series machines provide the swiftness of a skid-steer with the 360-degree rotation of an excavator, and each machine is capable of travel speeds up to 6.2 mph.
“One of the main goals of every Mecalac design is reduction congestion on the job site by providing one machine that can take the place of several,” says Peter Bigwood, general manager at 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.”