Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX has 518kW more power and is the bigger machine by 44kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 518kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 44kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | - |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E55z if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.3 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3434mm. 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.
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Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that has 518kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 44kg
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 E55z and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 518kW more power and is the bigger machine by 44kg. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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