Head to head
Mecalac TA6 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 0kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 0kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac TA6 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 6000 kg | 6000 kg |
| Engine power | 55 kW (74hp) | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3400 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Mecalac TA6, Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip. 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 6 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 0kW more power
A 6 tonne front tip dumper for bulk earthmoving, road and utility groundworks and quarry or aggregate haulage on larger UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.
Full 6 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac TA6 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 0kW more power. The Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper.
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