Head to head
Mecalac 9MDX vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Mecalac 9MDX has 522kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 522kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 9MDX | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW (74 hp) | 32.5 kW |
| Payload | 9000 kg | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Mecalac 9MDX, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 522kW 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 ET42 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 9MDX and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 522kW more power. The Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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