Head to head
Mecalac 9MDX vs Volvo ECR88D
The Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 9MDX | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Payload | 9000 kg | - |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW (74 hp) | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: Mecalac 9MDX, Volvo ECR88D. 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 ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 9MDX and the Volvo ECR88D?
The Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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