Head to head
Mecalac TA6 vs Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)
The Mecalac TA6 carries 5 tonnes more and has 39kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Mecalac TA6 carries 5 tonnes more.
- Engine power: the Mecalac TA6 has 39kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac TA6 | Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 6000 kg | 1,000 kg |
| Engine power | 55 kW (74hp) | 15.9 kW / 21.4 bhp at 2,800 rpm |
| Operating weight | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1,295 kg |
| Standard transport width | - | 1,115 mm (982 mm with narrow wheel option) |
Sources: Mecalac TA6, Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi 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 carries 5 tonnes more
- you want one that has 39kW more power
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 MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) if...
The Thwaites 1 Tonne Hi Tip, sold as the MACH2001, is one of the most common site dumpers on UK construction and groundworks hire fleets, used to move spoil, aggregate and materials around small to medium sites. Its narrow wheel option lets it pass through standard access points a wider dumper cannot. Thwaites builds its dumpers in Leamington Spa, and the 1 tonne class is typically the first machine a groundworks operator is trained and ticketed on.
Full MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac TA6 and the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The Mecalac TA6 carries 5 tonnes more and has 39kW more power. The Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip; the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is a a 1 tonne payload site dumper for construction material transport.
Which carries more, the Mecalac TA6 or the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The Mecalac TA6, by 5 tonnes.
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