Head to head
Mecalac TA6 vs Volvo L220H
The Volvo L220H has 225kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo L220H has 225kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac TA6 | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Engine power | 55 kW (74hp) | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: Mecalac TA6, Volvo L220H. 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 L220H if...
- you want one that has 225kW more power
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac TA6 and the Volvo L220H?
The Volvo L220H has 225kW more power. The Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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