Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Merlo P30.10
The Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 5,778kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 5,778kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Merlo P30.10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 7600 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Load capacity | - | 3000 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 9.8 m |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Merlo P30.10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8018 CTS if...
A very compact machine for groundworkers and landscapers working in domestic gardens, narrow access sites and occasionally indoors. The small footprint is the whole selling point over a 2 to 3 tonne machine, and it is what decides whether the job is possible at all.
Full 8018 CTS specifications →Buy or hire the P30.10 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,778kg
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 8018 CTS and the Merlo P30.10?
The Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 5,778kg. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.
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