Head to head
Merlo P30.10 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
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 ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 7600 kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm | 13.8 kW |
| Load capacity | 3000 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 9.8 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Merlo P30.10, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 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 ET18?
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 ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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