Head to head
Mecalac 9MDX vs Takeuchi TB225
The Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 2,915kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 2,915kg.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 9MDX | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) | 2400 kg |
| Payload | 9000 kg | - |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW (74 hp) | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2580 mm |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: Mecalac 9MDX, Takeuchi TB225. 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 2,915kg
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 TB225 if...
A towable 2 to 2.5 tonne digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on drainage, small foundations and garden work. The extendable track frame lets it pass through narrow gaps and then widen for stability.
Full TB225 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 9MDX and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 2,915kg. The Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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