Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Merlo P30.10
The Merlo P30.10 has 543kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5.9 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P30.10 has 543kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 5.9 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Merlo P30.10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | 7600 kg |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | - |
| Load capacity | - | 3000 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 9.8 m |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, Merlo P30.10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U17-3a if...
A step up from a micro excavator for landscaping and groundworks contractors who need more dig depth and breakout force while still fitting through a standard gate or gap. Common on garden and small drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the P30.10 if...
- you want one that has 543kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5.9 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 U17-3a and the Merlo P30.10?
The Merlo P30.10 has 543kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5.9 tonnes. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.
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