Head to head
Mecalac TA6 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
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 ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Engine power | 55 kW (74hp) | 13.8 kW |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Mecalac TA6, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 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 ET18?
The Mecalac TA6 has 41kW more power. The Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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