Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Mecalac TA6
The Mecalac TA6 has 45kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,433kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac TA6 has 45kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 2,433kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Mecalac TA6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the TA6 if...
- you want one that has 45kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,433kg
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 E17z and the Mecalac TA6?
The Mecalac TA6 has 45kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,433kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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