Head to head
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Mecalac TA6
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 19kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 19kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,800 - 16,000kg | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Engine power | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Mecalac TA6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX135USB-7 if...
- you want one that has 19kW more power
Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the Mecalac TA6?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 19kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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