Head to head
Mecalac 9MDX vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper. The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 9MDX | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Payload | 9000 kg | - |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW (74 hp) | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Breakout force | - | 14.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,323 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: Mecalac 9MDX, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
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 EZ17e if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 9MDX and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?
The Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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