Head to head
Mecalac 9MDX vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 17,385kg and carries 16 tonnes more. The Mecalac 9MDX has 320kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 17,385kg.
- Payload: the Volvo A25G carries 16 tonnes more.
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 320kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 9MDX | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 9000 kg | 25 tonnes |
| Operating weight | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW (74 hp) | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: Mecalac 9MDX, Volvo A25G. 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 320kW more power
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 A25G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 17,385kg
- you want one that carries 16 tonnes more
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 9MDX and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 17,385kg and carries 16 tonnes more. The Mecalac 9MDX has 320kW more power. The Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
Which carries more, the Mecalac 9MDX or the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G, by 16 tonnes.
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