Head to head
Kubota U10-3 vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX has 547kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,195kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 547kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 4,195kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10-3 | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1120kg | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Engine power | 10.2PS | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Kubota U10-3, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10-3 if...
A micro digger. At 1,120kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that has 547kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,195kg
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 U10-3 and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 547kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,195kg. The Kubota U10-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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