Head to head
Avant 528 vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX has 535kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 535kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 528 | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 19 kW (26 hp) | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Lifting capacity | 950 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2790 mm | - |
| Weight | 1420 kg | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Operating weight | - | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Avant 528, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 528 if...
A small articulated loader that fits through narrow gates and onto a trailer, used for landscaping, property maintenance and light site work with Avant attachments.
Full 528 specifications →Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that has 535kW more power
A 9 tonne dumper with a fully enclosed ROPS/FOPS cab for bulk earthmoving, civils and road works on UK sites. Available with front tip or swivel skip.
Full 9MDX specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 528 and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 535kW more power. The Avant 528 is a compact articulated multi-purpose loader with telescopic boom; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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