Head to head
Avant 640 vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX has 526kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 526kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 640 | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 28 kW (37,5 hp) | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Lifting capacity | 1100 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2835 mm | - |
| Weight | 1590 kg | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Operating weight | - | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Avant 640, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 640 if...
An all-round compact loader with stronger auxiliary hydraulics for running more attachments, used by landscapers, stables, estates and small contractors. Light enough to be moved on a trailer or larger van.
Full 640 specifications →Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that has 526kW 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 640 and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 526kW more power. The Avant 640 is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 600 series; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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