Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Merlo P30.10
The Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 3,090kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 3,090kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Merlo P30.10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | 3000 kg |
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 7600 kg |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
| Lifting height | - | 9.8 m |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Merlo P30.10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D30 if...
A 3-tonne diesel forklift used on building sites and in yards for shifting pallets and building materials. It is bought and hired mainly for outdoor work where a diesel engine and rough-terrain tyres suit it better than an electric truck.
Listed by
- AJ & MJ - Portsmouth, Drayton
Buy or hire the P30.10 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,090kg
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 Bobcat D30 and the Merlo P30.10?
The Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 3,090kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.
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