Head to head
Mecalac TA6 vs Takeuchi TB225
The Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 1,745kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 1,745kg.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac TA6 | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) | 2400 kg |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Engine power | 55 kW (74hp) | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2580 mm |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: Mecalac TA6, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TA6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,745kg
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 TB225 if...
A towable 2 to 2.5 tonne digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on drainage, small foundations and garden work. The extendable track frame lets it pass through narrow gaps and then widen for stability.
Full TB225 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac TA6 and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 1,745kg. The Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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