Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Mecalac TA6
The Mecalac TA6 has 47kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,170kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac TA6 has 47kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 3,170kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Mecalac TA6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Buy or hire the TA6 if...
- you want one that has 47kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,170kg
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 Kubota K008-5 and the Mecalac TA6?
The Mecalac TA6 has 47kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,170kg. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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