Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Mecalac TA6
The Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 3,139kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 3,139kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | - |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Mecalac TA6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the TA6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,139kg
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 8008 CTS and the Mecalac TA6?
The Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 3,139kg. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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