Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX has 499kW more power. The JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 85kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 499kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 85kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Payload | 9,000kg | 9000 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 9T-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 85kg
A high-capacity straight-tip dumper for groundworks and civils contractors moving large volumes of spoil or aggregate on bigger sites, where a smaller dumper would mean too many trips. Requires an operator holding the appropriate site dumper category.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 9T-2 and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 499kW more power. The JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 85kg. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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