Head to head
Mecalac 9MDX vs Takeuchi TB230
The Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 2,440kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 2,440kg.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 9MDX | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) | 2875 kg |
| Payload | 9000 kg | - |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW (74 hp) | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2835 mm |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: Mecalac 9MDX, Takeuchi TB230. 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 2,440kg
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 TB230 if...
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 9MDX and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 2,440kg. The Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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