Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX has 535kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 535kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Engine power | 18.8kW | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX33U-6 if...
A general-purpose mini digger for landscaping, utilities and small groundworks contractors who need to work in gardens, driveways and other access-restricted sites. Its zero tail swing lets it turn on the spot without swinging into fences or walls.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that has 535kW 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 ZX33U-6 and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 535kW more power. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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