Head to head
Mecalac TA6 vs Merlo P30.10
The Merlo P30.10 has 499kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,455kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P30.10 has 499kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 3,455kg.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac TA6 | Merlo P30.10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) | 7600 kg |
| Engine power | 55 kW (74hp) | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Load capacity | - | 3000 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 9.8 m |
Sources: Mecalac TA6, Merlo P30.10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TA6 if...
A 6 tonne site dumper for groundworks, drainage and general site haulage on UK sites, with a choice of front or swivel skip. It has a foldable ROPS bar with side protection gates.
Full TA6 specifications →Buy or hire the P30.10 if...
- you want one that has 499kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,455kg
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 Mecalac TA6 and the Merlo P30.10?
The Merlo P30.10 has 499kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,455kg. The Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.
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