Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Mecalac TA6
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 365kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 365kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | 25 km/h |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 55 kW (74hp) |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Mecalac TA6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D30 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 365kg
A 3-tonne diesel forklift used on building sites and in yards for shifting pallets and building materials. It is bought and hired mainly for outdoor work where a diesel engine and rough-terrain tyres suit it better than an electric truck.
Listed by
- AJ & MJ - Portsmouth, Drayton
Buy or hire the TA6 if...
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 Bobcat D30 and the Mecalac TA6?
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 365kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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