Head to head
Merlo P30.10 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Merlo P30.10 has 544kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,770kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P30.10 has 544kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 5,770kg.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo P30.10 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 7600 kg | 1,830 kg |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Load capacity | 3000 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 9.8 m | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
Sources: Merlo P30.10, Yanmar ViO17. 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
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,770kg
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 ViO17 if...
The Yanmar ViO17 is a true zero tail swing mini excavator built for working tight to walls, fences and parked vehicles without the counterweight overhanging, a common requirement on UK residential and urban groundworks jobs. It sits in the same roughly 1.7-1.9 tonne hire class as the Takeuchi TB216 and Kubota KX019-4. Yanmar's compact equipment range is less widely stocked across UK hire fleets than Kubota or JCB, but it has a following among contractors who rate its digging force for its size.
Full ViO17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Merlo P30.10 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Merlo P30.10 has 544kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,770kg. The Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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