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Caterpillar 352F vs Merlo P30.10

The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 108.1 tonnes.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Caterpillar 352F
Caterpillar 352F - image: Peterson Cat
Merlo P30.10
Merlo P30.10 - image: Molson Group

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar 352FMerlo P30.10
Operating weight115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes)7600 kg
EngineCat C13 ACERT, 417hp net-
Fuel capacity190 US gallons-
Max travel speed2.9mph-
Load capacity-3000 kg
Lifting height-9.8 m
Engine power-55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm

Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Merlo P30.10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 352F if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 108.1 tonnes

A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.

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Full 352F specifications →

Buy or hire the P30.10 if...

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 Caterpillar 352F and the Merlo P30.10?

The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 108.1 tonnes. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.

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