Head to head
Mecalac TA6 vs Yanmar ViO80-1
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 338kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,920kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO80-1 has 338kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 3,920kg.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac TA6 | Yanmar ViO80-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) | 8065 kg |
| Engine power | 55 kW (74hp) | 39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Breakout force | - | 63,5 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 115 l |
Sources: Mecalac TA6, Yanmar ViO80-1. 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 ViO80-1 if...
- you want one that has 338kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,920kg
An 8 tonne zero-tail swing midi excavator for civils, utilities and roadworks contractors working in restricted space or alongside live traffic. Used for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading.
Full ViO80-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac TA6 and the Yanmar ViO80-1?
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 338kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,920kg. The Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
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