Head to head
Komatsu D61PX vs Mecalac TA6
The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 37,855kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 37,855kg.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D61PX | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 42,000lb (19 tonnes) | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Komatsu D61PX, Mecalac TA6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D61PX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 37,855kg
A wide-track, low ground pressure dozer for grading and pushing on soft or wet ground where a standard-track dozer would sink. Groundworks contractors hire it for landscaping and soft-ground earthmoving.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
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 Komatsu D61PX and the Mecalac TA6?
The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 37,855kg. The Komatsu D61PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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