Head to head
Mecalac 9MDX vs Volvo L220H
The Mecalac 9MDX has 274kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 274kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 9MDX | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW (74 hp) | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Payload | 9000 kg | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: Mecalac 9MDX, Volvo L220H. 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 274kW 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 L220H if...
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 9MDX and the Volvo L220H?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 274kW more power. The Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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