Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Merlo P30.10
The Merlo P30.10 has 518kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,329kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P30.10 has 518kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 2,329kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Merlo P30.10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 7600 kg |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | - |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Load capacity | - | 3000 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 9.8 m |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Merlo P30.10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E55z if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.3 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3434mm. 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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Buy or hire the P30.10 if...
- you want one that has 518kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,329kg
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 E55z and the Merlo P30.10?
The Merlo P30.10 has 518kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,329kg. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.
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