Innovative Iron Award: Mecalac’s Revotruck Is a Game-Changer for Site Dumpers
Compact Equipment’s annual Innovative Iron Awards spotlight the year’s most game-changing compact machines, attachments and technologies. The 2025 class showcases major leaps in electrification, smarter control systems, automation, telematics and operator comfort. From battery-powered loaders and ultra-efficient mini excavators to intelligent hydraulic systems, self-leveling booms and climate-controlled cabs, these award winners reflect how innovation is reshaping performance, safety and sustainability across jobsites. Each honoree delivers measurable improvements — longer runtimes, faster cycles, lower emissions and better visibility — proving that compact equipment is evolving faster than ever. The future of earthmoving is here, and it’s smarter, cleaner and more connected. Here’s one of our 2025 Innovative Iron Award winners. Congrats!
Mecalac introduced its innovative Revotruck site dumper to the North American market this past January. This distinctive dumper comes with a cool rotating cab. which allows the operator to easily swing from driving to dumping with ease. Mecalac is known for pushing boundaries in compact construction equipment. Available in 6-ton and 9-ton payload configurations, the Revotruck brings awesome visibility and mobility to construction, concrete, landscape and golf course applications. From the press release:
“Careful, thorough research went into the Revotruck’s design. We studied standard site dumpers and identified potential safety hazards for operators to engineer the safest, most ergonomic site dumper on the market from the ground up,” said Peter Bigwood, general manager for Mecalac North America. “The Revotruck illustrates our attention to detail and ability to understand customer needs. The North American market is getting a meticulously designed machine with operator safety and comfort at the forefront of every aspect.”
What Sets the Revotruck Apart?
The Mecalac Revotruck isn’t your typical site dumper. It’s a dumper with a fully rotating cab, allowing operators to rotate 225 degrees with the touch of a button. This innovation enhances jobsite safety by providing full visibility in any direction, eliminating the need for operators to twist and turn their bodies to see their surroundings. This rotating cab is more than a comfort feature — it’s a game-changer. It allows operators to maintain focus on their work while staying alert to obstacles, minimizing accidents and reducing fatigue. The cab also has four corner-mounted steps, providing multiple exit points for added safety.
Key Specs of the Revotruck:
- Payload Options: 13,288 lbs (Revotruck 6) and 19,842 lbs (Revotruck 9)
- Engine: 74-hp Tier 4 Final diesel engine
- Transmission: Hydrostatic, with a top speed of 17.4 mph
- Steering Modes: Two-wheel, four-wheel and crab steering
- Chassis Oscillation: Up to 20 degrees, ensuring stability on uneven terrain
- Awards: Winner of five design awards, including the prestigious Red Dot “Best of the Best” Award
Rotating Cab for Efficiency and Safety
The Revotruck’s swivel bed is another standout feature. Operators can rotate the dump body from left to right, eliminating the need to reposition the machine between loading and dumping. This feature proves invaluable when filling trenches or working in tight spaces. For example, operators can load material on one side of the machine, rotate the body and dump the load directly into a trench — without ever moving the dumper. This process cuts down on cycle times and increases efficiency on jobsites.
Mecalac’s Unique Equipment Lineup
But that’s just the start. Mecalac’s unique lineup — including the 12MTX wheeled excavator, AT1050 telescopic wheel loader and MR50/MR60 tiltrotators — continues to raise the bar for compact equipment. Mecalac is no stranger to innovation. The company has built its reputation on creating versatile, multifunctional machines that don’t fit into traditional equipment categories. At a Mecalac media event in 2023, I had the chance to operate several of these groundbreaking machines firsthand. In fact, I made a video!
Core Mecalac Machines: Excavators, Loaders and Dumpers
Beyond its latest innovations, Mecalac continues to build on its core product lines. These include:
- MCR Skid-Excavators: Combining the speed of a skid steer with the versatility of an excavator.
- AS Swing Loaders: Featuring a 180-degree swiveling boom, perfect for tight urban jobsites.
- TA Series Dumpers: Designed for safe, efficient material transport in construction and landscaping.
- MCL Small Articulated Loaders: Ultra small wheel loader/tool carriers, finding work in everything from agriculture to snow removal.
Explore Mecalac’s Full Lineup
To learn more about Mecalac’s Revotruck and other unique compact equipment offerings, visit www.mecalac.com. Compact Equipment will continue to bring you firsthand insights from Mecalac and other leading manufacturers. Stay connected for the latest machine reviews and product launches by signing up for our print magazine and e-newsletters right over here.
Keith Gribbins is publisher of Compact Equipment.
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