Head to head
Avant 640 vs Merlo P30.10
The Merlo P30.10 has 526kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P30.10 has 526kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 640 | Merlo P30.10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifting height | 2835 mm | 9.8 m |
| Engine power | 28 kW (37,5 hp) | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Lifting capacity | 1100 kg | - |
| Weight | 1590 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 7600 kg |
| Load capacity | - | 3000 kg |
Sources: Avant 640, Merlo P30.10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 640 if...
An all-round compact loader with stronger auxiliary hydraulics for running more attachments, used by landscapers, stables, estates and small contractors. Light enough to be moved on a trailer or larger van.
Full 640 specifications →Buy or hire the P30.10 if...
- you want one that has 526kW more power
A telehandler with a 3 tonne capacity and a lift of nearly 10 metres, for building and construction work such as loading roofs and upper floors on UK sites.
Full P30.10 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 640 and the Merlo P30.10?
The Merlo P30.10 has 526kW more power. The Avant 640 is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 600 series; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.
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