Head to head
Mecalac TA6 vs Takeuchi TB230
The Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 1,270kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 1,270kg.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac TA6 | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) | 2875 kg |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Engine power | 55 kW (74hp) | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2835 mm |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: Mecalac TA6, Takeuchi TB230. 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 1,270kg
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 TB230 if...
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac TA6 and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 1,270kg. The Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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