Head to head
Mecalac TA6 vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
The Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 3,465kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 3,465kg.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac TA6 | Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | 30m/min forward, 28m/min reverse |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Engine power | 55 kW (74hp) | - |
| Centrifugal force | - | 100kN |
| Plate width | - | 700mm (970mm with extension plates) |
| Engine | - | Lombardini 12 LD 475, 15.0kW max at 3,000rpm |
Sources: Mecalac TA6, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. 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 is the bigger machine by 3,465kg
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 DPU100-70 if...
A heavy reversible plate compactor for granular sub-base and asphalt work, too large for garden or driveway jobs. Its weight and centrifugal force suit groundworkers compacting trench backfill and road sub-base rather than small landscaping tasks.
Listed by
- Baz plant Sales agricultural plant and machinery dealer - Chesterfield
Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac TA6 and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?
The Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 3,465kg. The Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
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