Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Mecalac TA6
The Mecalac TA6 has 47kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,945kg.
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 2,945kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Kubota U10, Mecalac TA6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the TA6 if...
- you want one that has 47kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,945kg
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 U10 and the Mecalac TA6?
The Mecalac TA6 has 47kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,945kg. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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