Head to head
JCB HiLift Tip Dumper vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX carries 8 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Mecalac 9MDX carries 8 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| JCB HiLift Tip Dumper | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1,000kg | 9000 kg |
| Operating weight | - | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: JCB HiLift Tip Dumper, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HiLift Tip Dumper if...
A small dumper for landscaping and general building work where material needs to be tipped higher than a standard dumper allows, for example straight into a skip lorry or raised bed, on sites too tight for a larger machine.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that carries 8 tonnes more
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 HiLift Tip Dumper and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX carries 8 tonnes more. The JCB HiLift Tip Dumper is a 1 tonne high-tip site dumper; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
Which carries more, the JCB HiLift Tip Dumper or the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX, by 8 tonnes.
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