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Mecalac TA6 vs Wacker Neuson EZ50

The Mecalac TA6 has 23kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Mecalac TA6
Mecalac TA6 - image: Mecalac
Wacker Neuson EZ50
Wacker Neuson EZ50 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Mecalac TA6Wacker Neuson EZ50
Operating weight4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb)4,847 to 5,855 kg
Engine power55 kW (74hp)32.5 kW
Payload6000 kg-
Travel speed25 km/h-
Breakout force-36.8 kN
Length-6,050 mm
Dig depth-3,667 mm
Width-1,960 mm
Height-2,667 mm

Sources: Mecalac TA6, Wacker Neuson EZ50. 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 EZ50 if...

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,667 mm. 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Mecalac TA6 and the Wacker Neuson EZ50?

The Mecalac TA6 has 23kW more power. The Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip; the Wacker Neuson EZ50 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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