Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Merlo P30.10
The Merlo P30.10 has 499kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,530kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P30.10 has 499kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 1,530kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Merlo P30.10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 7600 kg |
| Engine power | 55 kW | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 5 m | - |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Load capacity | - | 3000 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 9.8 m |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Merlo P30.10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3CX Compact if...
Aimed at utility, highways and town-centre work where a full-size backhoe will not fit. Used for trenching, loading and breaking out on narrow roads, estates and tight sites.
Full 3CX Compact specifications →Buy or hire the P30.10 if...
- you want one that has 499kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,530kg
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 3CX Compact and the Merlo P30.10?
The Merlo P30.10 has 499kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,530kg. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.
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