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Merlo P30.10 vs Yanmar ViO80-1

The Merlo P30.10 has 161kW more power. The Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 465kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Merlo P30.10
Merlo P30.10 - image: Molson Group
Yanmar ViO80-1
Yanmar ViO80-1 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Merlo P30.10Yanmar ViO80-1
Operating weight7600 kg8065 kg
Engine power55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm
Load capacity3000 kg-
Lifting height9.8 m-
Breakout force-63,5 kN
Fuel tank-115 l

Sources: Merlo P30.10, Yanmar ViO80-1. 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 161kW 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 ViO80-1 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 465kg

An 8 tonne zero-tail swing midi excavator for civils, utilities and roadworks contractors working in restricted space or alongside live traffic. Used for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading.

Full ViO80-1 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Merlo P30.10 and the Yanmar ViO80-1?

The Merlo P30.10 has 161kW more power. The Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 465kg. The Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.

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