Head to head
Merlo P30.10 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Merlo P30.10 has 544kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P30.10 has 544kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo P30.10 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 7600 kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm | 9.9 kW |
| Load capacity | 3000 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 9.8 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
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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