Head to head
Mecalac 9MDX vs SANY SY26U
The Mecalac 9MDX has 539kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,655kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 539kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 2,655kg.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 9MDX | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) | 2,660 kg |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW (74 hp) | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Payload | 9000 kg | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,810 mm |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: Mecalac 9MDX, SANY SY26U. 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 539kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,655kg
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 SY26U if...
The SANY SY26U is a 2.6 tonne mini excavator positioned as a value alternative to the established Kubota, JCB and Takeuchi machines in the same size class, sold in the UK through a small number of appointed dealers. SANY's UK presence is newer and thinner than the market leaders, so buyers weigh the lower purchase price against a less mature parts and resale network. It is more often bought outright by owner-operators than stocked in volume by the large national hire fleets.
Full SY26U specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 9MDX and the SANY SY26U?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 539kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,655kg. The Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
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