Head to head
Mecalac TA6 vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 18,555kg and has 179kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 18,555kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo A25G has 179kW more power.
- Payload: the Volvo A25G carries 19 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac TA6 | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 6000 kg | 25 tonnes |
| Operating weight | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Engine power | 55 kW (74hp) | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: Mecalac TA6, Volvo A25G. 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 A25G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 18,555kg
- you want one that has 179kW more power
- you want one that carries 19 tonnes more
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac TA6 and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 18,555kg and has 179kW more power. The Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
Which carries more, the Mecalac TA6 or the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G, by 19 tonnes.
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