Head to head
Mecalac TA6 vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 2,445kg. The Yanmar SV17VT has 58kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 2,445kg.
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 58kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac TA6 | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 55 kW (74hp) | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Mecalac TA6, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 is the bigger machine by 2,445kg
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 SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 58kW more power
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac TA6 and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 2,445kg. The Yanmar SV17VT has 58kW more power. The Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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