Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Mecalac TA6
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 50kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 50kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Mecalac TA6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...
- you want one that has 50kW more power
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
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 ZX145W-6 and the Mecalac TA6?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 50kW more power. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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