Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 1,828kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 1,828kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Rated power ISO 9249 | 21.2 kW (28.4 HP) at 2,400 min-1 (rpm) (net) | - |
| Fuel tank | 42.0 L | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 33U if...
A compact tracked excavator from Hitachi's smaller size class, used for groundworks, drainage and landscaping jobs too tight for a larger machine. It is bought and sold through the used plant market rather than as a current Hitachi catalogue model.
Listed by
- Plant Sales Northern Ireland | P & A Plant Sales - Ballynahinch
Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,828kg
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 Hitachi 33U and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 1,828kg. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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