Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX has 535kW more power and carries 6 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 535kW more power.
- Payload: the Mecalac 9MDX carries 6 tonnes more.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 2,970kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 3000 kg | 9000 kg |
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3T-2 if...
A mid-size site dumper for moving spoil, aggregate and concrete on building and landscaping sites. Common on hire fleets for groundworks where a 1 tonne or 6 tonne machine is the wrong size.
Full 3T-2 specifications →Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that has 535kW more power
- you want one that carries 6 tonnes more
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,970kg
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 3T-2 and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 535kW more power and carries 6 tonnes more. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
Which carries more, the JCB 3T-2 or the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX, by 6 tonnes.
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