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Kubota KX019-4 vs Merlo P30.10

The Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 5,820kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX019-4
Kubota KX019-4 - image: kuk.kubota-eu.com
Merlo P30.10
Merlo P30.10 - image: Molson Group

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX019-4Merlo P30.10
Operating weight1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy7600 kg
Dig depth2,580mm maximum-
Maximum reach4,070mm-
Load capacity-3000 kg
Lifting height-9.8 m
Engine power-55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm

Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Merlo P30.10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the KX019-4 if...

Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.

Full KX019-4 specifications →

Buy or hire the P30.10 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,820kg

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 KX019-4 and the Merlo P30.10?

The Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 5,820kg. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.

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