Head to head
Mecalac 9MDX vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Mecalac 9MDX has 509kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 509kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 9MDX | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW (74 hp) | 45.5 kW |
| Payload | 9000 kg | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,895 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: Mecalac 9MDX, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 509kW 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 EW65 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 3,895 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 9MDX and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 509kW more power. The Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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