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Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs Merlo P30.10

The Merlo P30.10 has 432kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX220W-5B
Hitachi ZX220W-5B - image: McGovern Plant Hire
Merlo P30.10
Merlo P30.10 - image: Molson Group

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX220W-5BMerlo P30.10
Operating weight21,400 - 24,000kg7600 kg
Engine power122kW55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm
Load capacity-3000 kg
Lifting height-9.8 m

Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, Merlo P30.10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX220W-5B if...

A heavier wheeled excavator for contractors who need crawler-excavator-like dig performance with road mobility, such as sewer renewal and larger utility schemes. The two-piece boom gives more flexible reach over obstacles than a monoblock design.

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Full ZX220W-5B specifications →

Buy or hire the P30.10 if...

  • you want one that has 432kW 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 ZX220W-5B and the Merlo P30.10?

The Merlo P30.10 has 432kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.

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