Head to head
Kubota KX060-5 vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX has 506kW more power. The Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 126kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 506kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 126kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX060-5 | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5441 kg | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Engine power | 47.6 kw | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Dig depth | 3875 mm | - |
| Width | 1960 mm | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Kubota KX060-5, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX060-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 126kg
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that has 506kW 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 KX060-5 and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 506kW more power. The Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 126kg. The Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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