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Mecalac 9MDX vs Wacker Neuson EW100

The Mecalac 9MDX has 499kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Mecalac 9MDX
Mecalac 9MDX - image: Mecalac
Wacker Neuson EW100
Wacker Neuson EW100 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Mecalac 9MDXWacker Neuson EW100
Operating weight5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb)10,625 to 11,855 kg
Engine power55,4 kW (74 hp)55.4 kW
Payload9000 kg-
Travel speed25 km/h-
Breakout force-73.3 kN
Length-6,707 mm
Dig depth-4,968 mm
Width-2,450 mm
Height-2,980 mm

Sources: Mecalac 9MDX, Wacker Neuson EW100. 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 EW100 if...

A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 4,968 mm.

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Full EW100 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Mecalac 9MDX and the Wacker Neuson EW100?

The Mecalac 9MDX has 499kW more power. The Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.

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