Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Mecalac TA6
The Mecalac TA6 has 36kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,755kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac TA6 has 36kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 1,755kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Mecalac TA6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the STH-2S5 Swivel if...
A compact swivel dumper for smaller groundworks and landscaping contractors who need to tip to the side without repositioning, popular on domestic extension and garden sites where access is tight.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the TA6 if...
- you want one that has 36kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,755kg
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 STH-2S5 Swivel and the Mecalac TA6?
The Mecalac TA6 has 36kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,755kg. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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