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Mecalac 9MDX vs Wacker Neuson EZ80

The Mecalac 9MDX has 512kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Mecalac 9MDX
Mecalac 9MDX - image: Mecalac
Wacker Neuson EZ80
Wacker Neuson EZ80 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Mecalac 9MDXWacker Neuson EZ80
Operating weight5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb)7,918 to 9,544 kg
Engine power55,4 kW (74 hp)42 kW
Payload9000 kg-
Travel speed25 km/h-
Breakout force-68 kN
Length-6,939 mm
Dig depth-4,169 mm
Width-2,250 mm
Height-2,562 mm

Sources: Mecalac 9MDX, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 512kW 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 EZ80 if...

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 mm. 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Mecalac 9MDX and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?

The Mecalac 9MDX has 512kW more power. The Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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