Head to head
Mecalac 9MDX vs Yanmar ViO33-6
The Mecalac 9MDX has 536kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,160kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 536kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 2,160kg.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 9MDX | Yanmar ViO33-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) | 3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW (74 hp) | 18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Payload | 9000 kg | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Breakout force | - | 29.9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 41 l |
Sources: Mecalac 9MDX, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 536kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,160kg
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 ViO33-6 if...
A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.
Full ViO33-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 9MDX and the Yanmar ViO33-6?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 536kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,160kg. The Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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