Head to head
Kubota KX016-4 vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX has 544kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 544kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX016-4 | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1540kg | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | - |
| Width | 1240mm | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Kubota KX016-4, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX016-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,540kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX016-4 specifications →Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that has 544kW 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 Kubota KX016-4 and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 544kW more power. The Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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