Head to head
Mecalac 9MDX vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Mecalac 9MDX has 540kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 540kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 9MDX | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW (74 hp) | 13.8 kW |
| Payload | 9000 kg | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Mecalac 9MDX, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 540kW 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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 9MDX and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 540kW more power. The Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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