Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Merlo P30.10
The Merlo P30.10 has 546kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,625kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P30.10 has 546kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 6,625kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Merlo P30.10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 7600 kg |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | - |
| Load capacity | - | 3000 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 9.8 m |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Merlo P30.10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Buy or hire the P30.10 if...
- you want one that has 546kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,625kg
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 K008-5 and the Merlo P30.10?
The Merlo P30.10 has 546kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,625kg. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.
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