Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX has 542kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,405kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 542kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 3,405kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | - |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 19C-1 if...
A small, easily towed digger for hire fleets and groundworkers on domestic extensions, drainage runs and service trenches. Suits jobs where a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full 19C-1 specifications →Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that has 542kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,405kg
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 JCB 19C-1 and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 542kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,405kg. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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