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Comacchio GEO 900 vs Merlo P30.10

The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig. The Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Comacchio GEO 900
Comacchio GEO 900 - image: Comacchio
Merlo P30.10
Merlo P30.10 - image: Molson Group

Specifications side by side

Comacchio GEO 900Merlo P30.10
Engine power126-180kW (169-240hp)55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm
Weight16-18 tonnes-
Torque range1,300-1,520 daNm-
Feed stroke4,000-7,000mm-
Operating weight-7600 kg
Load capacity-3000 kg
Lifting height-9.8 m

Sources: Comacchio GEO 900, Merlo P30.10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the GEO 900 if...

A crawler-mounted rig for geotechnical investigation, water well and geothermal drilling, adaptable to several drilling methods on the same base machine. Ground investigation and specialist drilling contractors hire it rather than general groundworks firms.

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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 Comacchio GEO 900 and the Merlo P30.10?

The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.

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