Head to head
Mecalac TA6 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Mecalac TA6 has 45kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,315kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac TA6 has 45kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 2,315kg.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac TA6 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) | 1,830 kg |
| Engine power | 55 kW (74hp) | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
Sources: Mecalac TA6, Yanmar ViO17. 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 45kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,315kg
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 ViO17 if...
The Yanmar ViO17 is a true zero tail swing mini excavator built for working tight to walls, fences and parked vehicles without the counterweight overhanging, a common requirement on UK residential and urban groundworks jobs. It sits in the same roughly 1.7-1.9 tonne hire class as the Takeuchi TB216 and Kubota KX019-4. Yanmar's compact equipment range is less widely stocked across UK hire fleets than Kubota or JCB, but it has a following among contractors who rate its digging force for its size.
Full ViO17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac TA6 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Mecalac TA6 has 45kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,315kg. The Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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