Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Merlo P30.10
The Merlo P30.10 has 536kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,044kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P30.10 has 536kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 4,044kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Merlo P30.10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 7600 kg |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | - |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Load capacity | - | 3000 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 9.8 m |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Merlo P30.10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-1 specifications →Buy or hire the P30.10 if...
- you want one that has 536kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,044kg
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 JCB 35Z-1 and the Merlo P30.10?
The Merlo P30.10 has 536kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,044kg. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.
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