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Kubota U10-3 vs Merlo P30.10

The Merlo P30.10 has 547kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,480kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota U10-3
Kubota U10-3 - image: kubota-eu.com
Merlo P30.10
Merlo P30.10 - image: Molson Group

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota U10-3Merlo P30.10
Operating weight1120kg7600 kg
Engine power10.2PS55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm
Load capacity-3000 kg
Lifting height-9.8 m

Sources: Kubota U10-3, Merlo P30.10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the U10-3 if...

A micro digger. At 1,120kg 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.

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Full U10-3 specifications →

Buy or hire the P30.10 if...

  • you want one that has 547kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,480kg

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 U10-3 and the Merlo P30.10?

The Merlo P30.10 has 547kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,480kg. The Kubota U10-3 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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