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Bell Equipment B25E vs Merlo P27.6 PLUS

The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 38,336kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bell Equipment B25E
Bell Equipment B25E - image: Bell Equipment
Merlo P27.6 PLUS
Merlo P27.6 PLUS - image: Molson Group

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bell Equipment B25EMerlo P27.6 PLUS
Operating weight43,186kg (laden)4850 kg
Engine powerMercedes-Benz OM936LA, 210kW (281hp)55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm
Rated payload24,000kg-
Heaped capacity15m3 (SAE 2:1)-
Load capacity-2700 kg
Lifting height-5.9 m

Sources: Bell Equipment B25E, Merlo P27.6 PLUS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the B25E if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 38,336kg

A 25-tonne class articulated dump truck for moving spoil and aggregate over soft or uneven haul roads that a rigid tipper could not cross. Quarries and large groundworks sites hire it for shifting high volumes of material between the dig face and stockpile.

Full B25E specifications →

Buy or hire the P27.6 PLUS if...

A compact telehandler for building sites, farms, estates and landscaping where space is tight but 2.7 tonne lifts to about 6 metres are needed.

Full P27.6 PLUS specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bell Equipment B25E and the Merlo P27.6 PLUS?

The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 38,336kg. The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck; the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.

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