Head to head
Hydrema 912F vs Mecalac TA6
The Hydrema 912F has 53kW more power and carries 4 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hydrema 912F has 53kW more power.
- Payload: the Hydrema 912F carries 4 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Hydrema 912F | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 10,000kg | 6000 kg |
| Engine power | 108kW (147hp) | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Unladen weight | 7,270kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Hydrema 912F, Mecalac TA6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 912F if...
- you want one that has 53kW more power
- you want one that carries 4 tonnes more
A rough-terrain dumper for groundworks and quarry contractors moving large volumes of muck or aggregate across soft or uneven sites, where a standard site dumper's capacity would be too small. Its articulated, all-wheel-drive chassis is built for traction rather than road speed.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
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 Hydrema 912F and the Mecalac TA6?
The Hydrema 912F has 53kW more power and carries 4 tonnes more. The Hydrema 912F is a 10 tonne payload articulated dumper; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
Which carries more, the Hydrema 912F or the Mecalac TA6?
The Hydrema 912F, by 4 tonnes.
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