Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs Mecalac TA6
The Mecalac TA6 has 43kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,235kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac TA6 has 43kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 2,235kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | - |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, Mecalac TA6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 19C-1 if...
A small, easily towed digger for hire fleets and groundworkers on domestic extensions, drainage runs and service trenches. Suits jobs where a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full 19C-1 specifications →Buy or hire the TA6 if...
- you want one that has 43kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,235kg
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 JCB 19C-1 and the Mecalac TA6?
The Mecalac TA6 has 43kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,235kg. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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