Head to head
JCB 1T-2 vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX has 538kW more power and carries 8 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 538kW more power.
- Payload: the Mecalac 9MDX carries 8 tonnes more.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 3.8 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 1T-2 | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1000 kg | 9000 kg |
| Engine power | 16.1 kW | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Operating weight | 1515 kg | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: JCB 1T-2, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 1T-2 if...
A compact 1 tonne dumper that fits through garden gates and narrow site access, used for moving soil, spoil and aggregate on small builds and landscaping jobs. Hire fleets use it where a larger 3 tonne dumper will not fit.
Full 1T-2 specifications →Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that has 538kW more power
- you want one that carries 8 tonnes more
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3.8 tonnes
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 1T-2 and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 538kW more power and carries 8 tonnes more. The JCB 1T-2 is a 1 tonne high tip site dumper; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
Which carries more, the JCB 1T-2 or the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX, by 8 tonnes.
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