Head to head
Mecalac TA6 vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 47,884kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 47,884kg.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac TA6 | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Engine power | 55 kW (74hp) | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: Mecalac TA6, Volvo A30G. 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 A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 47,884kg
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac TA6 and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 47,884kg. The Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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