Head to head
Mecalac TA6 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Mecalac TA6 has 23kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac TA6 has 23kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac TA6 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Engine power | 55 kW (74hp) | 32.5 kW |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Mecalac TA6, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 23kW 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 ET42 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac TA6 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Mecalac TA6 has 23kW more power. The Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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