Head to head
Mecalac TA6 vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Mecalac TA6 has 30kW more power and carries 3 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac TA6 has 30kW more power.
- Payload: the Mecalac TA6 carries 3 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac TA6 | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 6000 kg | 3000 kg |
| Engine power | 55 kW (74hp) | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Operating weight | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Mecalac TA6, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. 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 has 30kW more power
- you want one that carries 3 tonnes more
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 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
A mid-size front tip dumper for groundworks, drainage and general muck shifting on UK sites where a 3 tonne payload is enough. Sits between the 1 tonne hi-tip and the 6 tonne dumpers in the Thwaites range.
Full 3 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac TA6 and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Mecalac TA6 has 30kW more power and carries 3 tonnes more. The Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
Which carries more, the Mecalac TA6 or the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Mecalac TA6, by 3 tonnes.
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