Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Mecalac TA6
The Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 1,555kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 1,555kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Mecalac TA6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the TA6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,555kg
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 U27-4 and the Mecalac TA6?
The Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 1,555kg. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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