Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX has 546kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,340kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 546kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 4,340kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that has 546kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,340kg
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 Kubota K008-5 and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 546kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,340kg. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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