Head to head
Mecalac 9MDX vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Mecalac 9MDX has 544kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 544kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 9MDX | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW (74 hp) | 9.9 kW |
| Payload | 9000 kg | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 1,766 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: Mecalac 9MDX, Wacker Neuson ET08. 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 544kW 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 ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 9MDX and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 544kW more power. The Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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