Head to head
Mecalac TA6 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Mecalac TA6 has 41kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac TA6 has 41kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac TA6 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Engine power | 55 kW (74hp) | 13.8 kW |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Mecalac TA6, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 has 41kW 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 ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac TA6 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Mecalac TA6 has 41kW more power. The Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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