Head to head
Liebherr L556 XPower vs Merlo P30.10
The Liebherr L556 XPower is a large wheel loader with xpower power-split driveline. The Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Liebherr L556 XPower | Merlo P30.10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 19,600 - 21,600 kg | 7600 kg |
| Tipping load | 9,300 - 13,750 kg | - |
| Bucket capacity | 2.80 - 10.00 m3 | - |
| Rated output ISO 14396 / ECE-R.120 | 183 kW / 249 HP | - |
| Load capacity | - | 3000 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 9.8 m |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Liebherr L556 XPower, Merlo P30.10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the L556 XPower if...
A large wheel loader for quarry and bulk material handling work. Liebherr's XPower driveline splits power between hydrostatic and mechanical drive to cut fuel use on repetitive load-and-carry cycles.
Listed by
- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
Buy or hire the P30.10 if...
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 Liebherr L556 XPower and the Merlo P30.10?
The Liebherr L556 XPower is a large wheel loader with XPower power-split driveline; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.
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