Head to head
Avant 640 vs Mecalac TA6
The Mecalac TA6 has 27kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac TA6 has 27kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 640 | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 28 kW (37,5 hp) | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Lifting capacity | 1100 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2835 mm | - |
| Weight | 1590 kg | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Operating weight | - | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Avant 640, Mecalac TA6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 640 if...
An all-round compact loader with stronger auxiliary hydraulics for running more attachments, used by landscapers, stables, estates and small contractors. Light enough to be moved on a trailer or larger van.
Full 640 specifications →Buy or hire the TA6 if...
- you want one that has 27kW 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 640 and the Mecalac TA6?
The Mecalac TA6 has 27kW more power. The Avant 640 is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 600 series; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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