Head to head
Merlo P30.10 vs Takeuchi TB225
The Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 5.2 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 5.2 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo P30.10 | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 7600 kg | 2400 kg |
| Load capacity | 3000 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 9.8 m | - |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2580 mm |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: Merlo P30.10, Takeuchi TB225. 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 5.2 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 TB225 if...
A towable 2 to 2.5 tonne digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on drainage, small foundations and garden work. The extendable track frame lets it pass through narrow gaps and then widen for stability.
Full TB225 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Merlo P30.10 and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 5.2 tonnes. The Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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