Head to head
Merlo P30.10 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Merlo P30.10 has 540kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P30.10 has 540kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo P30.10 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 7600 kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm | 13.8 kW |
| Load capacity | 3000 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 9.8 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Merlo P30.10, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 540kW 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 ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Merlo P30.10 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Merlo P30.10 has 540kW more power. The Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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