Head to head
Kubota KX080-4a vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX has 508kW more power. The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 2,925kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 508kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 2,925kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX080-4a | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8240kg | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Engine power | 63.2PS | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Kubota KX080-4a, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX080-4a if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,925kg
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.2 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that has 508kW 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 KX080-4a and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 508kW more power. The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 2,925kg. The Kubota KX080-4a is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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