Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Merlo P30.10
The Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 1,050kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 1,050kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Merlo P30.10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 7600 kg |
| Length | 14ft 11in | - |
| Width | 4ft 11in | - |
| Load capacity | - | 3000 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 9.8 m |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Merlo P30.10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the P30.10 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,050kg
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 KX71-3 and the Merlo P30.10?
The Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 1,050kg. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.
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