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JCB 535-95 vs Mecalac TA6

The JCB 535-95 is a telescopic handler (telehandler). The Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 535-95
JCB 535-95 - image: JCB
Mecalac TA6
Mecalac TA6 - image: Mecalac

Specifications side by side

JCB 535-95Mecalac TA6
Engine power55kW (75hp), Stage V compliant55 kW (74hp)
Payload-6000 kg
Operating weight-4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb)
Travel speed-25 km/h

Sources: JCB 535-95, Mecalac TA6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 535-95 if...

A mid-size telehandler used on building sites and farms to lift and place pallets, muck-away skips and building materials at height and reach. Plant hire fleets keep it as a general-purpose lifting machine alongside dedicated forklifts.

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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 535-95 and the Mecalac TA6?

The JCB 535-95 is a telescopic handler (telehandler); the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.

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