Head to head
Mecalac TA6 vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The Mecalac TA6 has 13kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac TA6 has 13kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac TA6 | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Engine power | 55 kW (74hp) | 42 kW |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Breakout force | - | 50.7 kN |
| Length | - | 6,137 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 4,184 mm |
| Width | - | 1,950 mm |
| Height | - | 2,478 mm |
Sources: Mecalac TA6, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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 13kW 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 ET65 if...
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac TA6 and the Wacker Neuson ET65?
The Mecalac TA6 has 13kW more power. The Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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