Head to head
Komatsu PC26MR-5 vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator. The Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu PC26MR-5 | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,625 to 2,855kg | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Komatsu PC26MR-5, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PC26MR-5 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.6 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry.
Listed by
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
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 Komatsu PC26MR-5 and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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