Head to head
Mecalac TA6 vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 280kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,340kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO57-6B has 280kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO57-6B is the bigger machine by 1,340kg.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac TA6 | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) | 5485 kg |
| Engine power | 55 kW (74hp) | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Breakout force | - | 41,9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: Mecalac TA6, Yanmar ViO57-6B. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TA6 if...
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 ViO57-6B if...
- you want one that has 280kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,340kg
A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.
Full ViO57-6B specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac TA6 and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 280kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,340kg. The Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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