Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs Merlo P30.10
The Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 4,113kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 4,113kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | Merlo P30.10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 7600 kg |
| Width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Rated power ISO 9249 | 21.2 kW (28.4 HP) at 2,400 min-1 (rpm) (net) | - |
| Fuel tank | 42.0 L | - |
| Load capacity | - | 3000 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 9.8 m |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, Merlo P30.10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 33U if...
A compact tracked excavator from Hitachi's smaller size class, used for groundworks, drainage and landscaping jobs too tight for a larger machine. It is bought and sold through the used plant market rather than as a current Hitachi catalogue model.
Listed by
- Plant Sales Northern Ireland | P & A Plant Sales - Ballynahinch
Buy or hire the P30.10 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,113kg
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 Hitachi 33U and the Merlo P30.10?
The Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 4,113kg. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.
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