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Bobcat E19 vs Mecalac 9MDX

The Mecalac 9MDX has 544kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,410kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bobcat E19
Bobcat E19 - image: bobcat.com
Mecalac 9MDX
Mecalac 9MDX - image: Mecalac

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E19Mecalac 9MDX
Operating weight1905kg5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb)
Engine power10.1kW55,4 kW (74 hp)
Dig depth2364mm-
Breakout force12.63kN-
Payload-9000 kg
Travel speed-25 km/h

Sources: Bobcat E19, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the E19 if...

The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,905kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2364mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.

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Full E19 specifications →

Buy or hire the 9MDX if...

  • you want one that has 544kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,410kg

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 E19 and the Mecalac 9MDX?

The Mecalac 9MDX has 544kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,410kg. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.

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