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Mecalac 9MDX vs Wacker Neuson ET90

The Mecalac 9MDX has 499kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Mecalac 9MDX
Mecalac 9MDX - image: Mecalac
Wacker Neuson ET90
Wacker Neuson ET90 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Mecalac 9MDXWacker Neuson ET90
Operating weight5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb)8,710 to 10,506 kg
Engine power55,4 kW (74 hp)55.4 kW
Payload9000 kg-
Travel speed25 km/h-
Breakout force-74 kN
Length-7,139 mm
Dig depth-4,679 mm
Width-2,250 mm
Height-2,562 mm

Sources: Mecalac 9MDX, Wacker Neuson ET90. 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 499kW 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 ET90 if...

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 mm.

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Full ET90 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Mecalac 9MDX and the Wacker Neuson ET90?

The Mecalac 9MDX has 499kW more power. The Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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