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Merlo P30.10 vs Volvo L220H

The Merlo P30.10 has 274kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Merlo P30.10
Merlo P30.10 - image: Molson Group
Volvo L220H
Volvo L220H - image: Volvo Construction Equipment

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Merlo P30.10Volvo L220H
Operating weight7600 kg68,780-72,970 lb
Engine power55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f)
Load capacity3000 kg-
Lifting height9.8 m-
Bucket capacity-5.6-20.9 yd3
Breakout force-55,075 lbf
Static tipping load-46,295 lbs

Sources: Merlo P30.10, Volvo L220H. 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 274kW 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 L220H if...

A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.

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Full L220H specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Merlo P30.10 and the Volvo L220H?

The Merlo P30.10 has 274kW more power. The Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.

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