Head to head
Manitou MT933 vs Mecalac TA6
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 3 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 3 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Manitou MT933 | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 7,145kg | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Max lift capacity | 3,300kg | - |
| Max lift height | 9.07m | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Manitou MT933, Mecalac TA6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the MT933 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3 tonnes
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Buy or hire the TA6 if...
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 Manitou MT933 and the Mecalac TA6?
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 3 tonnes. The Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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