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Hitachi ZX210LC-7 vs Merlo P30.10

The Merlo P30.10 has 426kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX210LC-7
Hitachi ZX210LC-7 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery
Merlo P30.10
Merlo P30.10 - image: Molson Group

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX210LC-7Merlo P30.10
Operating weight21,900 - 23,900kg7600 kg
Engine power128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249)55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm
Dig depth6,180mm-
Load capacity-3000 kg
Lifting height-9.8 m

Sources: Hitachi ZX210LC-7, Merlo P30.10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX210LC-7 if...

A mainstream medium excavator for groundworks, bulk dig and drainage contractors who need reliable output without stepping up to a large-plant class. A common size for muckshifting and foundation packages on housing and commercial sites.

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Full ZX210LC-7 specifications →

Buy or hire the P30.10 if...

  • you want one that has 426kW 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 ZX210LC-7 and the Merlo P30.10?

The Merlo P30.10 has 426kW more power. The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is a 21-24 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.

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