Head to head
Doosan DX235LC vs Merlo P30.10
The Merlo P30.10 has 430kW more power. The Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 15.6 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P30.10 has 430kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 15.6 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Doosan DX235LC | Merlo P30.10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 23.2 tonnes | 7600 kg |
| Engine power | 124kW (Doosan DL06P) | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Max digging depth | 6.095m | - |
| Bucket capacity | 1.05m3 standard (0.51-1.32m3 range) | - |
| Load capacity | - | 3000 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 9.8 m |
Sources: Doosan DX235LC, Merlo P30.10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DX235LC if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 15.6 tonnes
A mid-size crawler excavator used for groundworks, drainage and general digging on commercial sites. Its 23-tonne class puts it between compact excavators and the larger machines used for bulk earthmoving.
Full DX235LC specifications →Buy or hire the P30.10 if...
- you want one that has 430kW more power
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 Doosan DX235LC and the Merlo P30.10?
The Merlo P30.10 has 430kW more power. The Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 15.6 tonnes. The Doosan DX235LC is a 23-tonne class crawler excavator; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.
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