Head to head
Kubota KX019-4 vs Mecalac TA6
The Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 2,365kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 2,365kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX019-4 | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Dig depth | 2,580mm maximum | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,070mm | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Mecalac TA6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX019-4 if...
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Buy or hire the TA6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,365kg
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 KX019-4 and the Mecalac TA6?
The Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 2,365kg. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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