Head to head
JCB HiLift Tip Dumper vs Mecalac TA6
The Mecalac TA6 carries 5 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Mecalac TA6 carries 5 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| JCB HiLift Tip Dumper | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1,000kg | 6000 kg |
| Operating weight | - | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Engine power | - | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: JCB HiLift Tip Dumper, Mecalac TA6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HiLift Tip Dumper if...
A small dumper for landscaping and general building work where material needs to be tipped higher than a standard dumper allows, for example straight into a skip lorry or raised bed, on sites too tight for a larger machine.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the TA6 if...
- you want one that carries 5 tonnes more
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 HiLift Tip Dumper and the Mecalac TA6?
The Mecalac TA6 carries 5 tonnes more. The JCB HiLift Tip Dumper is a 1 tonne high-tip site dumper; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
Which carries more, the JCB HiLift Tip Dumper or the Mecalac TA6?
The Mecalac TA6, by 5 tonnes.
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