Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Mecalac TA6
The JCB 9T-2 carries 3 tonnes more and is the bigger machine by 1,255kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the JCB 9T-2 carries 3 tonnes more.
- Operating weight: the JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 1,255kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Payload | 9,000kg | 6000 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Mecalac TA6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 9T-2 if...
- you want one that carries 3 tonnes more
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,255kg
A high-capacity straight-tip dumper for groundworks and civils contractors moving large volumes of spoil or aggregate on bigger sites, where a smaller dumper would mean too many trips. Requires an operator holding the appropriate site dumper category.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 9T-2 and the Mecalac TA6?
The JCB 9T-2 carries 3 tonnes more and is the bigger machine by 1,255kg. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
Which carries more, the JCB 9T-2 or the Mecalac TA6?
The JCB 9T-2, by 3 tonnes.
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