Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Mecalac TA6
The Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 2,323kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 2,323kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Mecalac TA6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8018 CTS if...
A very compact machine for groundworkers and landscapers working in domestic gardens, narrow access sites and occasionally indoors. The small footprint is the whole selling point over a 2 to 3 tonne machine, and it is what decides whether the job is possible at all.
Full 8018 CTS specifications →Buy or hire the TA6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,323kg
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 8018 CTS and the Mecalac TA6?
The Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 2,323kg. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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