Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Merlo P30.10
The Merlo P30.10 has 546kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6.4 tonnes.
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 6.4 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Merlo P30.10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | 7600 kg |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Load capacity | - | 3000 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 9.8 m |
Sources: Kubota U10, Merlo P30.10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the P30.10 if...
- you want one that has 546kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6.4 tonnes
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 and the Merlo P30.10?
The Merlo P30.10 has 546kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6.4 tonnes. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.
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