Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Merlo P30.10
The Merlo P30.10 has 499kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2.2 tonnes.
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 2.2 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Merlo P30.10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 7600 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
| Load capacity | - | 3000 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 9.8 m |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Merlo P30.10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 9T-2 if...
A high-capacity straight-tip dumper for groundworks and civils contractors moving large volumes of spoil or aggregate on bigger sites, where a smaller dumper would mean too many trips. Requires an operator holding the appropriate site dumper category.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the P30.10 if...
- you want one that has 499kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2.2 tonnes
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 9T-2 and the Merlo P30.10?
The Merlo P30.10 has 499kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2.2 tonnes. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.
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