Head to head
Mecalac 9MDX vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
The Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 4,635kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 4,635kg.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 9MDX | Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | 30m/min forward, 28m/min reverse |
| Payload | 9000 kg | - |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW (74 hp) | - |
| Centrifugal force | - | 100kN |
| Plate width | - | 700mm (970mm with extension plates) |
| Engine | - | Lombardini 12 LD 475, 15.0kW max at 3,000rpm |
Sources: Mecalac 9MDX, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. 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 4,635kg
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 DPU100-70 if...
A heavy reversible plate compactor for granular sub-base and asphalt work, too large for garden or driveway jobs. Its weight and centrifugal force suit groundworkers compacting trench backfill and road sub-base rather than small landscaping tasks.
Listed by
- Baz plant Sales agricultural plant and machinery dealer - Chesterfield
Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 9MDX and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?
The Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 4,635kg. The Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
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