Head to head
Merlo P30.10 vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 3.1 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 3.1 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo P30.10 | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 7600 kg | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Load capacity | 3000 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 9.8 m | - |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Merlo P30.10, Niftylift HR15 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P30.10 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3.1 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 →Buy or hire the HR15 4x4 if...
A British-built boom lift favoured by hire fleets for its narrow 2m width and tight turning circle, which let it reach working heights that normally require a much larger machine on a more constrained site. The flexible boom design allows working up and over obstacles.
Full HR15 4x4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Merlo P30.10 and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 3.1 tonnes. The Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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