Head to head
Kubota KX019-4 vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 3,535kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 3,535kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX019-4 | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Dig depth | 2,580mm maximum | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,070mm | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX019-4 if...
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,535kg
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 KX019-4 and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 3,535kg. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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