Head to head
Komatsu D65PX vs Merlo P30.10
The Merlo P30.10 has 399kW more power. The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 13.4 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P30.10 has 399kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 13.4 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D65PX | Merlo P30.10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,000kg | 7600 kg |
| Engine power | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Blade capacity | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) | - |
| Load capacity | - | 3000 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 9.8 m |
Sources: Komatsu D65PX, Merlo P30.10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D65PX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 13.4 tonnes
The wide-track, low ground pressure version of Komatsu's D65 dozer, used on soft or sensitive ground where a standard-track machine would sink or damage the surface, such as landfill and reclamation work.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Buy or hire the P30.10 if...
- you want one that has 399kW more power
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 D65PX and the Merlo P30.10?
The Merlo P30.10 has 399kW more power. The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 13.4 tonnes. The Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.
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