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Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs Merlo P30.10

The Merlo P30.10 has 535kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX33U-6
Hitachi ZX33U-6 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery
Merlo P30.10
Merlo P30.10 - image: Molson Group

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX33U-6Merlo P30.10
Operating weight3,320 - 3,720kg7600 kg
Engine power18.8kW55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm
Dig depth2,790 - 3,130mm-
Load capacity-3000 kg
Lifting height-9.8 m

Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, Merlo P30.10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX33U-6 if...

A general-purpose mini digger for landscaping, utilities and small groundworks contractors who need to work in gardens, driveways and other access-restricted sites. Its zero tail swing lets it turn on the spot without swinging into fences or walls.

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Full ZX33U-6 specifications →

Buy or hire the P30.10 if...

  • you want one that has 535kW 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 ZX33U-6 and the Merlo P30.10?

The Merlo P30.10 has 535kW more power. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.

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