Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX has 506kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 3,285kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 506kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 3,285kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | - |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,285kg
Used by groundworks and civils contractors for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading on housing and utility sites. Hire fleets stock it as the step between mini diggers and full-size excavators.
Full 86C-2 specifications →Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that has 506kW 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 86C-2 and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 506kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 3,285kg. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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