Head to head
Kubota KX030-4 vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX has 536kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,525kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 536kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 2,525kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX030-4 | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2790 kg | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Engine power | 17.7 kw | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Dig depth | 2870 mm | - |
| Width | 1500 mm | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Kubota KX030-4, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX030-4 if...
A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.
Full KX030-4 specifications →Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that has 536kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,525kg
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 KX030-4 and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 536kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,525kg. The Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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