Mecalac mcl8 Wheel Loader Specs (2022-2026)

The Mecalac mcl8 Wheel Loader (2022-2026) brings together low engine power at 48.3 hp (36 kW) and low weight at 6,283 lb (2.85 t). Its published bucket capacity is 0.65 yd³ (0.5 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2022-2026

Weight: 6,283 lb (2.85 t)Engine power: 48.3 hp (36 kW)Bucket capacity: 0.65 yd³ (0.5 m³)Lifting Force: 5,658 lbf (25.2 kN)
6,283 lb (2.85 t)Weight
48.3 hp (36 kW)Engine power
0.65 yd³ (0.5 m³)Bucket capacity
5,658 lbf (25.2 kN)Lifting Force
12.4 mph (20 km/h)Travel speed
1,600 rpmEngine speed at max torque
4.36 ft (1.33 m)Transport width
4.27 ft (1.3 m)Bucket width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

48.3 hp (36 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)

Engine power is well below the typical figure.

Weight

Low

6,283 lb (2.85 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is well below the typical figure.

Bucket capacity

Low

0.65 yd³ (0.5 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)

Bucket capacity is well below the typical figure.

Lifting Force

Low

5,658 lbf (25.2 kN)
Low 809 lbf (3.6 kN)Typical 36,528 lbf (162 kN)High 161,413 lbf (718 kN)

Lifting Force is well below the typical figure.

Travel speed

Low

12.4 mph (20 km/h)
Low 12 mph (19.3 km/h)Typical 21.4 mph (34.4 km/h)High 26.7 mph (43 km/h)

Travel speed is well below the typical figure.

Transport width

Low

4.36 ft (1.33 m)
Low 5.25 ft (1.6 m)Typical 8.71 ft (2.65 m)High 15.8 ft (4.81 m)

Transport width is well below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius11 ft (3.36 m)
Maximum discharge height7.55 ft (2.3 m)
Bucket width4.27 ft (1.3 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length14.7 ft (4.49 m)
Transport height7.51 ft (2.29 m)
Transport width4.36 ft (1.33 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchYES
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Mecalac
Model mcl8
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2022-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power48.3 hp (36 kW)
Lifting Force5,658 lbf (25.2 kN)
Engine speed at max torque1,600 rpm
Travel speed12.4 mph (20 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width4.27 ft (1.3 m)
Maximum discharge height7.55 ft (2.3 m)
Transport height7.51 ft (2.29 m)
Transport length14.7 ft (4.49 m)
Transport width4.36 ft (1.33 m)
Outside turning radius11 ft (3.36 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity0.65 yd³ (0.5 m³)
Weight6,283 lb (2.85 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Emission levelV
Engine manufacturerPerkins
Engine typeTCD 1.7 L3
Number of cylinders3.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchYes
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres11.5/80-15.3

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesMCL
Steering modeAL