Head to head
Merlo P30.10 vs Takeuchi TB260
The Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 1,865kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 1,865kg.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo P30.10 | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 7600 kg | 5735 kg |
| Load capacity | 3000 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 9.8 m | - |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3895 mm |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: Merlo P30.10, Takeuchi TB260. 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 1,865kg
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 TB260 if...
A 6 tonne class digger used by groundworks, drainage and civils contractors for deeper trenches, pipe laying and loading lorries. Hire fleets stock it as the step up from 3 to 4 tonne machines.
Full TB260 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Merlo P30.10 and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 1,865kg. The Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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