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Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Merlo P30.10

The Merlo P30.10 has 449kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX145W-6
Hitachi ZX145W-6 - image: Flannery Plant Hire
Merlo P30.10
Merlo P30.10 - image: Molson Group

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX145W-6Merlo P30.10
Operating weight15,000 - 17,200kg7600 kg
Engine power105kW (ISO14396)55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm
Dig depth5,520 - 5,770mm-
Load capacity-3000 kg
Lifting height-9.8 m

Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Merlo P30.10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...

Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.

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Full ZX145W-6 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 ZX145W-6 and the Merlo P30.10?

The Merlo P30.10 has 449kW more power. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.

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