6T DUMPER

Mecalac TA6 6 Tonne Dumper: High Capacity & Performance for Demanding Sites

The Mecalac TA6 6-tonne dumper is a robust and highly productive machine engineered to tackle the most arduous material handling tasks on construction sites. With its significant payload, powerful engine, and choice of innovative skip options, the TA6 is designed for rapid material transport and precise placement, enhancing efficiency and safety on large-scale projects.

Features

• 6-Tonne (6000 kg) Payload Capacity: Offers a substantial carrying capacity, allowing for the rapid movement of large volumes of aggregates, spoil, concrete, and other bulk materials. Its heaped skip capacity is typically around 3.1 m³ (4.1 yd³) or 3.53 m³ for some swivel models, significantly reducing cycle times.
• Powerful & Emissions-Compliant Engine: Equipped with a robust 55 kW (74 hp) diesel engine (often a Perkins Syncro or similar, specific to Mecalac), ensuring ample power for challenging gradients and heavy loads. This engine is designed to meet the latest EU Stage V emissions regulations, providing lower emissions and a more environmentally friendly operation.
• Synchro Shuttle Transmission with Permanent 4x4: Features a reliable synchro shuttle transmission with 4 forward and 4 reverse gears, providing smooth power delivery and excellent control. Permanent 4-wheel drive ensures superior traction and stability across diverse and challenging terrains, enhancing performance in wet, muddy, or uneven conditions. Max travel speeds can reach 24-26 km/h (15-16 mph).
• Versatile Skip Options: The TA6 is available with two primary skip types to suit different operational needs:
  • Front Tip Skip (TA6): Ideal for bulk material movement and straightforward, efficient dumping.
  • 180-Degree Power Swivel Skip (TA6S): This highly advantageous option allows the skip to rotate 180 degrees, enabling precision placement of loads to either side of the machine. This significantly improves efficiency and safety in confined spaces, when backfilling trenches, or working alongside obstacles.
• Advanced SHIELD Safety Technology (Standard): Mecalac's focus on safety is evident with the inclusion of SHIELD technology as standard on many TA6 models. This suite of features enhances operational safety:
  • Start & Drive Interlock: Prevents machine operation unless the operator is seated with the seatbelt engaged.
  • Seatbelt Warning: Alerts the operator if the seatbelt is unbuckled during operation.
  • TÜV Speed Limiter: Limits travel speed to a safe level (e.g., 25 km/h) for site safety.
  • Park Brake Neutral Warning: Ensures the park brake is engaged when the machine is in neutral.
  • Idle Shut-off (Start/Stop Control): Automatically starts and stops the engine in predetermined conditions to save fuel and reduce emissions during idle periods.
  • Auto Park Brake Test: Conducts an automatic test of the park brake for reliability.
  • Optional SHIELD PLUS: May offer additional safety features like hazard detection (microwave radar for obstacle detection) and telematics for fleet management.
• Robust & Rental-Tough Construction: Built to withstand the most arduous conditions, featuring class-leading skip strength, heavy-duty steel plates, and a robust articulated chassis. This construction ensures high durability, reliability, and a long service life, even in demanding hire environments.
• Operator Comfort & Intuitive Controls: The operator station is designed for comfort and ease of use, with intuitive controls that minimize operator fatigue and improve efficiency. A folding ROPS frame (Roll-Over Protective Structure) is standard, providing essential safety while allowing for easier transport and storage.
• Excellent Serviceability: Designed with easy access to all service points, ensuring that routine maintenance is straightforward and minimizing downtime.

Applications

The Mecalac TA6 6 Tonne Dumper is an indispensable machine for a broad range of medium to large-scale construction and civil engineering projects:

• Large Construction Sites: Efficiently moving bulk materials like soil, aggregates, rubble, and concrete across extensive sites.
• Civil Engineering Works: Ideal for road building, drainage projects, pipeline installations, and bridge construction.
• Quarries & Mining (non-explosive areas): Transporting excavated materials.
• Landscaping & Groundworks: Handling significant volumes of topsoil, decorative materials, and waste on large commercial or public landscaping projects.
• Waste Management & Recycling: Moving waste materials within processing facilities.
• Tool Hire Fleets: Its robust design, advanced safety features, and high productivity make it a popular and profitable choice for rental.