Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX has 426kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 426kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX225US-7 if...
For contractors working in restricted yards or alongside live structures who still need the dig performance of a 20-tonne-plus machine. The reduced tail swing keeps the counterweight closer to the tracks than a standard crawler excavator of this size.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that has 426kW more power
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 ZX225US-7 and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 426kW more power. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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