Head to head
Mecalac TA6 vs Takeuchi TB295W
The Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 6,232kg and has 30kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 6,232kg.
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB295W has 30kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac TA6 | Takeuchi TB295W | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) | 10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers) |
| Engine power | 55 kW (74hp) | 85kW |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4,115mm |
Sources: Mecalac TA6, Takeuchi TB295W. 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 TB295W if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,232kg
- you want one that has 30kW more power
A road-going wheeled excavator for utility and drainage contractors who need to move between multiple jobs in a day without a low-loader. Its size sits between compact and medium wheeled excavators, giving useful dig depth for pipe and sewer work.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac TA6 and the Takeuchi TB295W?
The Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 6,232kg and has 30kW more power. The Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip; the Takeuchi TB295W is a 10.4 tonne wheeled excavator.
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