Head to head
Kubota U48-4 vs Mecalac TA6
The Mecalac TA6 has 25kW more power. The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 630kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac TA6 has 25kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 630kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U48-4 | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4775kg | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Engine power | 40.5PS | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Kubota U48-4, Mecalac TA6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U48-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 630kg
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the TA6 if...
- you want one that has 25kW more power
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 U48-4 and the Mecalac TA6?
The Mecalac TA6 has 25kW more power. The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 630kg. The Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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