Head to head
Mecalac TA6 vs Takeuchi TB2150
The Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 10,950kg and has 30kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 10,950kg.
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB2150 has 30kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac TA6 | Takeuchi TB2150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) | 15,095kg |
| Engine power | 55 kW (74hp) | 85kW |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Dig depth | - | 5225mm |
| Width | - | 2690mm |
Sources: Mecalac TA6, Takeuchi TB2150. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the TB2150 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 10,950kg
- you want one that has 30kW more power
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.1 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5225mm.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac TA6 and the Takeuchi TB2150?
The Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 10,950kg and has 30kW more power. The Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip; the Takeuchi TB2150 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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