Head to head
Merlo P30.10 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
The Merlo P30.10 has 499kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P30.10 has 499kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo P30.10 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 7600 kg | - |
| Load capacity | 3000 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 9.8 m | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3150 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Merlo P30.10, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. 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 has 499kW 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 →Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...
A 6 tonne dumper whose skip swivels so it can tip to either side, useful for loading into trenches and working along narrow roads or site edges. Used by groundworks and utility contractors on UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.
Full 6 Tonne Power Swivel specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Merlo P30.10 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Merlo P30.10 has 499kW more power. The Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
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