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Comacchio GEO 900 vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig. The Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Comacchio GEO 900 | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 126-180kW (169-240hp) | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Weight | 16-18 tonnes | - |
| Torque range | 1,300-1,520 daNm | - |
| Feed stroke | 4,000-7,000mm | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Operating weight | - | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Comacchio GEO 900, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GEO 900 if...
A crawler-mounted rig for geotechnical investigation, water well and geothermal drilling, adaptable to several drilling methods on the same base machine. Ground investigation and specialist drilling contractors hire it rather than general groundworks firms.
Listed by
- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
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 Comacchio GEO 900 and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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