Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX has 512kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 3,415kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 512kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 3,415kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX75US-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,415kg
A 7-8 tonne excavator with a reduced tail swing radius, letting it work close to walls and in restricted urban sites. A common size in UK plant hire fleets for groundworks and drainage.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that has 512kW 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 ZX75US-5 and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 512kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 3,415kg. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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