Head to head
Mecalac 9MDX vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 46,714kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 46,714kg.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 9MDX | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Payload | 9000 kg | - |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW (74 hp) | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: Mecalac 9MDX, Volvo A30G. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
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 A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 46,714kg
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 9MDX and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 46,714kg. The Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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