Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 805kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 805kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | 25 km/h |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D30 if...
A 3-tonne diesel forklift used on building sites and in yards for shifting pallets and building materials. It is bought and hired mainly for outdoor work where a diesel engine and rough-terrain tyres suit it better than an electric truck.
Listed by
- AJ & MJ - Portsmouth, Drayton
Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 805kg
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 Bobcat D30 and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 805kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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