Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Mecalac TA6
The Mecalac TA6 has 37kW more power and is the bigger machine by 589kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac TA6 has 37kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 589kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | - |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Mecalac TA6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-1 specifications →Buy or hire the TA6 if...
- you want one that has 37kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 589kg
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 35Z-1 and the Mecalac TA6?
The Mecalac TA6 has 37kW more power and is the bigger machine by 589kg. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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