Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Mecalac TA6
The Mecalac TA6 has 44kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,445kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac TA6 has 44kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 2,445kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, Mecalac TA6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U17-3a if...
A step up from a micro excavator for landscaping and groundworks contractors who need more dig depth and breakout force while still fitting through a standard gate or gap. Common on garden and small drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the TA6 if...
- you want one that has 44kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,445kg
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 U17-3a and the Mecalac TA6?
The Mecalac TA6 has 44kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,445kg. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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