Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Mecalac TA6
The Mecalac TA6 has 36kW more power and carries 3 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac TA6 has 36kW more power.
- Payload: the Mecalac TA6 carries 3 tonnes more.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 1.8 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 3000 kg | 6000 kg |
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Mecalac TA6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3T-2 if...
A mid-size site dumper for moving spoil, aggregate and concrete on building and landscaping sites. Common on hire fleets for groundworks where a 1 tonne or 6 tonne machine is the wrong size.
Full 3T-2 specifications →Buy or hire the TA6 if...
- you want one that has 36kW more power
- you want one that carries 3 tonnes more
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1.8 tonnes
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 3T-2 and the Mecalac TA6?
The Mecalac TA6 has 36kW more power and carries 3 tonnes more. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
Which carries more, the JCB 3T-2 or the Mecalac TA6?
The Mecalac TA6, by 3 tonnes.
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