Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX has 544kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,603kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 544kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 3,603kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that has 544kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,603kg
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 E17z and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 544kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,603kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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