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Merlo P30.10 vs Wacker Neuson ET08

The Merlo P30.10 has 544kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Merlo P30.10
Merlo P30.10 - image: Molson Group
Wacker Neuson ET08
Wacker Neuson ET08 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Merlo P30.10Wacker Neuson ET08
Operating weight7600 kg1,029 to 1,115 kg
Engine power55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm9.9 kW
Load capacity3000 kg-
Lifting height9.8 m-
Breakout force-8.9 kN
Length-2,850 mm
Dig depth-1,766 mm
Width-700 mm
Height-2,261 mm

Sources: Merlo P30.10, Wacker Neuson ET08. 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 544kW 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 ET08 if...

A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.

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Full ET08 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Merlo P30.10 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?

The Merlo P30.10 has 544kW more power. The Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.

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