Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Merlo P30.10
The Merlo P30.10 has 544kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,888kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P30.10 has 544kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 5,888kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Merlo P30.10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 7600 kg |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Load capacity | - | 3000 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 9.8 m |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Merlo P30.10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm 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
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the P30.10 if...
- you want one that has 544kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,888kg
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 E17z and the Merlo P30.10?
The Merlo P30.10 has 544kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,888kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.
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