Head to head
Mecalac TA6 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Mecalac TA6 has 40kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,020kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac TA6 has 40kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 2,020kg.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac TA6 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Engine power | 55 kW (74hp) | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Mecalac TA6, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 40kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,020kg
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 ViO20-6 if...
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac TA6 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Mecalac TA6 has 40kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,020kg. The Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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