Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 3,493kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 3,493kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8018 CTS if...
A very compact machine for groundworkers and landscapers working in domestic gardens, narrow access sites and occasionally indoors. The small footprint is the whole selling point over a 2 to 3 tonne machine, and it is what decides whether the job is possible at all.
Full 8018 CTS specifications →Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,493kg
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 8018 CTS and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 3,493kg. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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