Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Mecalac TA6
The Mecalac TA6 has 19kW more power. The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 1,126kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac TA6 has 19kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 1,126kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | - |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Mecalac TA6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E55z if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,126kg
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.3 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3434mm. 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.
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Buy or hire the TA6 if...
- you want one that has 19kW 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.
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What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Mecalac TA6?
The Mecalac TA6 has 19kW more power. The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 1,126kg. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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