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2017-2020
Kubota D1005 Engine model
4WD Drive type
255/75 x 15.3 (8BR) Tire size
1,000 kg Payload
17.5 kw Gross power
56 Nm Max torque

A compact, site-friendly dumper built for tight access and controlled material handling, the Mecalac TA1 combines 4WD traction with a front elevation / high-discharge skip for efficient loading and unloading on congested jobsites. Powered by a Kubota D1005 engine producing 17.5 kilo watt, it targets utility work, landscaping, and urban construction where maneuverability and visibility matter most.

Payload 1,000 kg

Engine power 17.5 kilo watt

Heaped hopper capacity 0.54 cu m

Drive type 4WD

Hydrostatic transmission and braking on all wheels

Max speed 11 km/h

Compact turning radius 4.6 m

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Makana rating

Owner rating

| 3

Market average

AED 76,000

Starting from

AED 45,000

Mecalac TA1 Technical specifications

General

Engine model

Kubota D1005

Drive type

4WD

Gradeability

20 %

Tire size

255/75 x 15.3 (8BR)

Max speed forward

11 kph

Transmission type

hydrostatic transmission

Payload

1,000 kg

Engine

Gross power

17.5 kw

Max torque

56 Nm

Number of cylinders

3

Emissions

EU Stage V/U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final

Dimensions

Turning radius

4.6 m

Hydraulic system

Pump flow cap

29 lpm

Relief valve pressure

152 bar

Pump type

Gear pump

Service refill capacities

Fuel cap

35 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

25 liter

Operating specifications

Brake system

Hydrostatic dynamic on all wheels

Exterior sound

101 dB(A) Sound Power Level (LWAd)

Body type

Front Elevation / High Discharge

Empty weight

1340 kg

Heaped hopper cap

0.54 cu m

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Mecalac TA1 expert review

Reviewed by Zafer R. on February 10, 2026

Overview

The Mecalac TA1 (2017–2020) is a compact 1-ton dumper designed for confined jobsites. With 4WD, hydrostatic transmission, and a high-discharge skip, it excels in urban and utility applications.

Expert rating: 5 stars

Pros Compact size, smooth hydrostatic drive, versatile dumping options.
Cons Payload limited to light material transport.

Performance & Efficiency

The 17.5 kilo watt engine and 29 lpm hydraulic flow deliver controlled movement and low fuel consumption for daily site use.

In Comparison

Wacker Neuson 6001: Larger capacity but less compact.
Ausa D1000: Similar class with simpler discharge.
Mecalac TA1: Superior maneuverability and unloading control.

Final Verdict

Rated 5 stars, the Mecalac TA1 is a reliable compact dumper in the AED 45,000–76,000 range.

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Mecalac TA1 owner rating

Mecalac TA1 Dumpers [2017-2020]

2017-2020

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

4.3
performance

4.3

comfort

4.7

fuel efficiency

5.0

safety

4.7

features

4.3

5 stars

33 %

4 stars

67 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros
Very easy to maneuver and precise when dumping in tight spaces.
Cons
Not suitable for high-volume material movement.
performance

4.0

comfort

4.0

fuel efficiency

5.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

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Mecalac TA1 similar models

Highlight differences
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General
Engine model Kubota D1005
Engine model Deutz TD2011
Engine model Deutz TCD3.6 L4 HT
Drive type 4WD
Drive type All-wheel drive
Drive type 4x4
Gradeability 20 %
Gradeability 26 º
Gradeability 60 º
Tire size 255/75 x 15.3 (8BR)
Tire size 405/70-20
Tire size 500/60-22.5
Max speed forward 11 kph
Max speed forward 25 kph
Max speed forward 12.36 kph
Transmission type hydrostatic transmission
Transmission type Hydrostatic
Transmission type Torque converter
Payload 1,000 kg
Payload 6,000 kg
Payload 9,998 kg
Years 2017-2020
Years 2008-2014
Years 2025
Market Average AED 76,000
Market Average AED 75,000
Market Average AED 125,000
Price AED 45,000
Price AED 59,000
Price AED 120,000
Engine
Gross power 17.5 kw
Gross power 112 kw
Gross power 55.4 kw
Max torque 56 Nm
Max torque 308 Nm
Max torque 390 Nm
Number of cylinders 3
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders 4
Emissions EU Stage V/U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
Emissions EPA Tier 3/Stage IIIA
Emissions Stage IIIB - EPA Tier 4F
Dimensions
Turning radius 4.6 m
Turning radius 5.5 m
Turning radius 5.9 m
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap 29 lpm
Pump flow cap 57 lpm
Pump flow cap 51.25 lpm
Relief valve pressure 152 bar
Relief valve pressure 220 bar
Relief valve pressure 170 bar
Pump type Gear pump
Pump type Gear pump
Pump type 23 cc gear pump
Service refill capacities
Fuel cap 35 liter
Fuel cap 70 liter
Fuel cap 264.95 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 25 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 35 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 246.03 liter
Operating specifications
Brake system Hydrostatic dynamic on all wheels
Brake system Multi-disc , Hydraulic
Brake system Hydraulic, sealed, multi-disc
Exterior sound 101 dB(A) Sound Power Level (LWAd)
Exterior sound 101 dB(A)
Exterior sound 103 dB(A)
Body type Front Elevation / High Discharge
Body type Front-tipping skip
Body type Articulated
Empty weight 1,340 kg
Empty weight 4,320 kg
Empty weight 4,989.14 kg
Heaped hopper cap 0.54 cu m
Heaped hopper cap 3.2 cu m
Heaped hopper cap 18.13 cu m

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