Head to head
Mecalac TA6 vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Mecalac TA6 has 10kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac TA6 has 10kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac TA6 | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Engine power | 55 kW (74hp) | 45.5 kW |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,895 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: Mecalac TA6, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 10kW 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 EW65 if...
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac TA6 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Mecalac TA6 has 10kW more power. The Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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