Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 110,385kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 110,385kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 110,385kg
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
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 Caterpillar 352F and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 110,385kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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