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Mecalac 12MTX

Excavator and loader in one machine

The Mecalac 12MTX is a wheeled excavator whose boom can also work as a loader, and whose four-wheel steering and compact design suit busy city sites.

Alexey Puzanov ByAlexey Puzanov Updated 1 min read
Mecalac 12MTX wheeled excavator-loader
Mecalac 12MTX wheeled excavator-loader

Photo: Alexandre Prevot from Nancy, France, CC BY-SA 2.0 · license

+Strengths

  • Works as both excavator and loader
  • Very compact and manoeuvrable
  • Fast travel

−Watch-outs

  • Specialised design needs operator familiarisation

Overview

Mecalac's MTX range combines a wheeled excavator with loading capability. The articulated three-piece boom and quick coupler let the 12MTX dig, load trucks, carry pallets and travel quickly between tasks.

Who it suits

Urban contractors who want to replace two machines with one.

Mecalac 12MTX specifications

Operating weight≈12,000 kg (26,500 lb)
Steering4-wheel, crab and 2-wheel
Travel speedup to ≈30 km/h (19 mph)

Figures are typical for standard configurations as published by Mecalac. Values vary by market, emissions tier, attachments and options; confirm with your dealer before purchase, transport or lifting.

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Sources and further reading

  1. Mecalac – 12MTX (mecalac.com)
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