Head to head
Hitachi ZX350LC-6 vs Merlo P30.10
The Merlo P30.10 has 344kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P30.10 has 344kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX350LC-6 | Merlo P30.10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 34,200 - 36,300kg | 7600 kg |
| Engine power | 210kW (ISO14396) | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 6,500 - 7,380mm | - |
| Load capacity | - | 3000 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 9.8 m |
Sources: Hitachi ZX350LC-6, Merlo P30.10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX350LC-6 if...
Sized for bulk earthmoving, quarry and large groundworks contractors who need high dig depth and bucket capacity rather than tight site manoeuvrability. It sits above the typical hire-fleet mid-range and suits larger civils and demolition packages.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the P30.10 if...
- you want one that has 344kW 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 ZX350LC-6 and the Merlo P30.10?
The Merlo P30.10 has 344kW more power. The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.
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