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Mecalac 9MDX vs Wacker Neuson ET24

The Mecalac 9MDX has 540kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Mecalac 9MDX
Mecalac 9MDX - image: Mecalac
Wacker Neuson ET24
Wacker Neuson ET24 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Mecalac 9MDXWacker Neuson ET24
Operating weight5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb)2,200 to 2,746 kg
Engine power55,4 kW (74 hp)13.8 kW
Payload9000 kg-
Travel speed25 km/h-
Breakout force-21.8 kN
Length-4,022 mm
Dig depth-2,602 mm
Width-1,400 mm
Height-2,392 mm

Sources: Mecalac 9MDX, Wacker Neuson ET24. 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 ET24 if...

A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.2 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 2,602 mm.

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Full ET24 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Mecalac 9MDX and the Wacker Neuson ET24?

The Mecalac 9MDX has 540kW more power. The Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET24 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.

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