Head to head
Kubota U20 vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX has 541kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 541kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U20 | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 13.5kW / 19hp | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Travel speed | 2.2 / 4.2km/h | 25 km/h |
| Machine weight | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) | - |
| Max dig depth | 2,540mm | - |
| Max width | 1,500mm | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Operating weight | - | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
Sources: Kubota U20, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that has 541kW 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 U20 and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 541kW more power. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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