Head to head
Kubota K008-3 vs Merlo P30.10
The Merlo P30.10 has 547kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,620kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P30.10 has 547kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 6,620kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-3 | Merlo P30.10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 980kg | 7600 kg |
| Engine power | 10.2PS | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Load capacity | - | 3000 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 9.8 m |
Sources: Kubota K008-3, Merlo P30.10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the K008-3 if...
A micro digger. At 980kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- South East Plant Hire Ltd - Dartford, Eynsford
Buy or hire the P30.10 if...
- you want one that has 547kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,620kg
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 Kubota K008-3 and the Merlo P30.10?
The Merlo P30.10 has 547kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,620kg. The Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.
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