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Merlo P30.10 vs Yanmar ViO33-6

The Merlo P30.10 has 536kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,445kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Merlo P30.10
Merlo P30.10 - image: Molson Group
Yanmar ViO33-6
Yanmar ViO33-6 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Merlo P30.10Yanmar ViO33-6
Operating weight7600 kg3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin)
Engine power55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm
Load capacity3000 kg-
Lifting height9.8 m-
Breakout force-29.9 kN
Fuel tank-41 l

Sources: Merlo P30.10, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 536kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,445kg

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 ViO33-6 if...

A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.

Full ViO33-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Merlo P30.10 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?

The Merlo P30.10 has 536kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,445kg. The Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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