by Richard Cosgrove | Tue 27 May 2025
Mecalac updates its range of dumpers
To help its customers meet changing regulatory requirements, Mecalac is adapting its entire range of dumpers to the new European standard EN 474, which came into effect last February. The aim is to guarantee machine compliance while maintaining efficiency and ease of use in the field.
The TA, MDX and Revotruck ranges (15 models in all) have been adapted to fully meet the new safety requirements.
Every Mecalac dumper is now fitted as standard with features that enhance safety and ease of use, including :
- Hydrostatic transmission for smooth, controlled driving
- Side mirrors for improved visibility
- An inclinometer to ensure safe tipping operations
- Additional side protection for the operator, in addition to the ROPS (for 6 and 9 tonne models)
- A front-facing camera (except for the TA1 model)
TA9H: Cabinless offer maintained in the 9-tonne segment
While most manufacturers have withdrawn their cab-less 9-tonne dumpers because of the constraints imposed by the EN 474 standards, Mecalac has chosen to keep the front-dump TA9H in its catalogue.
To ensure compliance, the model has undergone specific development, incorporating structural modifications, the integration of a hydrostatic transmission and the addition of side guards. This approach meets regulatory requirements while retaining the qualities that have made the TA9 such a success: simplicity, reliability and robustness.
The TA9H is a safe, compliant solution, perfectly suited to the needs of those seeking a cab-free alternative for its ease of transport and its ability to operate in environments with limited height, without compromising safety or operating costs.