Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Mecalac TA6
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 111,555kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 111,555kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Mecalac TA6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 111,555kg
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
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 Caterpillar 352F and the Mecalac TA6?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 111,555kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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