Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 4,309kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 4,309kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | - |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,309kg
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 8008 CTS and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 4,309kg. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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