Head to head
Avant 528 vs Mecalac TA6
The Mecalac TA6 has 36kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac TA6 has 36kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 528 | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 19 kW (26 hp) | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Lifting capacity | 950 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2790 mm | - |
| Weight | 1420 kg | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Operating weight | - | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Avant 528, Mecalac TA6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 528 if...
A small articulated loader that fits through narrow gates and onto a trailer, used for landscaping, property maintenance and light site work with Avant attachments.
Full 528 specifications →Buy or hire the TA6 if...
- you want one that has 36kW more power
A 6 tonne site dumper for groundworks, drainage and general site haulage on UK sites, with a choice of front or swivel skip. It has a foldable ROPS bar with side protection gates.
Full TA6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 528 and the Mecalac TA6?
The Mecalac TA6 has 36kW more power. The Avant 528 is a compact articulated multi-purpose loader with telescopic boom; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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