Head to head
JCB 525-60 vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX has 499kW more power. The JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 175kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 499kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 175kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 525-60 | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55 kW | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: JCB 525-60, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 525-60 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 175kg
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 specifications →Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that has 499kW 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 JCB 525-60 and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 499kW more power. The JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 175kg. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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