Head to head
JCB 525-60 vs Mecalac TA6
The JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 1,345kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 1,345kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 525-60 | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55 kW | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: JCB 525-60, Mecalac TA6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 525-60 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,345kg
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 specifications →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 JCB 525-60 and the Mecalac TA6?
The JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 1,345kg. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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