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Hitachi ZX135W-7 vs Merlo P30.10

The Merlo P30.10 has 449kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX135W-7
Hitachi ZX135W-7 - image: Alexandre Prevot, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Merlo P30.10
Merlo P30.10 - image: Molson Group

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX135W-7Merlo P30.10
Operating weight14,500 - 15,900kg7600 kg
Engine power105kW (ISO14396) / 100kW (ISO9249)55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm
Load capacity-3000 kg
Lifting height-9.8 m

Sources: Hitachi ZX135W-7, Merlo P30.10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX135W-7 if...

A road-legal wheeled excavator for contractors who need to self-drive between sites without a low-loader, such as utilities and highways crews. The short-tail-swing design keeps it usable on narrow verges and in traffic-managed lanes.

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Full ZX135W-7 specifications →

Buy or hire the P30.10 if...

  • you want one that has 449kW 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 Hitachi ZX135W-7 and the Merlo P30.10?

The Merlo P30.10 has 449kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.

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