Head to head
Mecalac 9MDX vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 815kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 815kg.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 9MDX | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Payload | 9000 kg | - |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW (74 hp) | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Mecalac 9MDX, Niftylift HR15 4x4. 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 is the bigger machine by 815kg
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 HR15 4x4 if...
A British-built boom lift favoured by hire fleets for its narrow 2m width and tight turning circle, which let it reach working heights that normally require a much larger machine on a more constrained site. The flexible boom design allows working up and over obstacles.
Full HR15 4x4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 9MDX and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 815kg. The Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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