Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Mecalac TA6
The Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 1,780kg and has 19kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 1,780kg.
- Engine power: the Mecalac TA6 has 19kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Mecalac TA6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the S450 if...
Bobcat's entry-level skid steer, small enough for tight domestic and groundworks sites but still able to run a full range of buckets and attachments. Plant hire fleets keep it as their smallest skid steer for jobs a mini digger cannot reach.
Listed by
- JMP Plant Hire Essex - Ingatestone, Norton Heath
Buy or hire the TA6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,780kg
- 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.
Full TA6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Mecalac TA6?
The Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 1,780kg and has 19kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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