Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX has 499kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 499kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the JS131LC if...
A 13-14 tonne tracked excavator used for general groundworks, drainage and foundation digging. A mainstay size class for medium plant hire fleets.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
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 JS131LC and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 499kW more power. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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