Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 2,725kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 2,725kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,725kg
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 U27-4 and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 2,725kg. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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