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Komatsu D51PX vs Merlo P30.10

The Komatsu D51PX is the bigger machine by 6,580kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Komatsu D51PX
Komatsu D51PX - image: Komatsu
Merlo P30.10
Merlo P30.10 - image: Molson Group

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Komatsu D51PXMerlo P30.10
Operating weight14,180kg7600 kg
Class14 tonne-
Load capacity-3000 kg
Lifting height-9.8 m
Engine power-55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm

Sources: Komatsu D51PX, Merlo P30.10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the D51PX if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,580kg

A mid-size dozer built with wider, low ground pressure tracks for soft or wet ground. Groundworks and landfill contractors choose the PX variant over a standard-track D51 where the ground itself would otherwise bog a machine down.

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Full D51PX specifications →

Buy or hire the P30.10 if...

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 Komatsu D51PX and the Merlo P30.10?

The Komatsu D51PX is the bigger machine by 6,580kg. The Komatsu D51PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer, 14 tonne class; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.

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