Head to head
Mecalac TA6 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
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 EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Engine power | 55 kW (74hp) | 13.8 kW |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,590 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: Mecalac TA6, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac TA6 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Mecalac TA6 has 41kW more power. The Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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