Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX has 536kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,759kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 536kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 1,759kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | - |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-1 specifications →Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that has 536kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,759kg
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 35Z-1 and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 536kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,759kg. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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