Head to head
Manitou MT 1440 ST5 vs Merlo P30.10
The Merlo P30.10 has 479kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P30.10 has 479kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Manitou MT 1440 ST5 | Merlo P30.10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifting height | 13.53 m | 9.8 m |
| Engine power | 100 Hp / 75 kW | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Lifting capacity | 4000 kg | - |
| Working outreach | 9.46 m | - |
| Weight | 10940 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 7600 kg |
| Load capacity | - | 3000 kg |
Sources: Manitou MT 1440 ST5, Merlo P30.10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the MT 1440 ST5 if...
A 4 tonne telehandler for placing pallets, blocks and steel at height on construction sites. Builders and plant hire fleets use it for loading out and lifting to upper floors and scaffold lifts.
Full MT 1440 ST5 specifications →Buy or hire the P30.10 if...
- you want one that has 479kW more power
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 Manitou MT 1440 ST5 and the Merlo P30.10?
The Merlo P30.10 has 479kW more power. The Manitou MT 1440 ST5 is a 14 metre 4 tonne telehandler; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.
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