Head to head
Hydrema 912F vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX has 446kW more power. The Hydrema 912F carries 1 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 446kW more power.
- Payload: the Hydrema 912F carries 1 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Hydrema 912F | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 10,000kg | 9000 kg |
| Engine power | 108kW (147hp) | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Unladen weight | 7,270kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Hydrema 912F, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 912F if...
- you want one that carries 1 tonnes more
A rough-terrain dumper for groundworks and quarry contractors moving large volumes of muck or aggregate across soft or uneven sites, where a standard site dumper's capacity would be too small. Its articulated, all-wheel-drive chassis is built for traction rather than road speed.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that has 446kW 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 Hydrema 912F and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 446kW more power. The Hydrema 912F carries 1 tonnes more. The Hydrema 912F is a 10 tonne payload articulated dumper; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
Which carries more, the Hydrema 912F or the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Hydrema 912F, by 1 tonnes.
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