Head to head
Mecalac 9MDX vs Mecalac TA6
The Mecalac 9MDX has 499kW more power and carries 3 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 499kW more power.
- Payload: the Mecalac 9MDX carries 3 tonnes more.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 1,170kg.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 9MDX | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 9000 kg | 6000 kg |
| Operating weight | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW (74 hp) | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | 25 km/h |
Sources: Mecalac 9MDX, Mecalac TA6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that has 499kW more power
- you want one that carries 3 tonnes more
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,170kg
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 →Buy or hire the TA6 if...
A 6 tonne site dumper for groundworks, drainage and general site haulage on UK sites, with a choice of front or swivel skip. It has a foldable ROPS bar with side protection gates.
Full TA6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 9MDX and the Mecalac TA6?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 499kW more power and carries 3 tonnes more. The Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
Which carries more, the Mecalac 9MDX or the Mecalac TA6?
The Mecalac 9MDX, by 3 tonnes.
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