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Merlo P30.10 vs Yanmar ViO26-6

The Merlo P30.10 has 538kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,040kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Merlo P30.10
Merlo P30.10 - image: Molson Group
Yanmar ViO26-6
Yanmar ViO26-6 - image: other Yanmar models shown; photo Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Merlo P30.10Yanmar ViO26-6
Operating weight7600 kg2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab)
Engine power55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm
Load capacity3000 kg-
Lifting height9.8 m-
Engine-Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel
Max digging depth-2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm)
Digging force-24.5kN (bucket)

Sources: Merlo P30.10, Yanmar ViO26-6. 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 538kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,040kg

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 ViO26-6 if...

A 2.6-tonne zero-tailswing mini digger widely used by plant hire firms for groundwork in tight spaces such as gardens and driveways, where its lack of rear overhang keeps it clear of walls and fences while slewing.

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Full ViO26-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Merlo P30.10 and the Yanmar ViO26-6?

The Merlo P30.10 has 538kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,040kg. The Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.

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