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Mecalac 9MDX vs Wacker Neuson ET20

The Mecalac 9MDX has 540kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Mecalac 9MDX
Mecalac 9MDX - image: Mecalac
Wacker Neuson ET20
Wacker Neuson ET20 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Mecalac 9MDXWacker Neuson ET20
Operating weight5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb)2,005 to 2,526 kg
Engine power55,4 kW (74 hp)13.8 kW
Payload9000 kg-
Travel speed25 km/h-
Breakout force-18.8 kN
Length-4,049 mm
Dig depth-2,683 mm
Width-990 mm
Height-2,385 mm

Sources: Mecalac 9MDX, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 ET20 if...

A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 mm.

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Full ET20 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Mecalac 9MDX and the Wacker Neuson ET20?

The Mecalac 9MDX has 540kW more power. The Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.

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