Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Merlo P27.6 PLUS
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS is the bigger machine by 340kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is the bigger machine by 340kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Merlo P27.6 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | 2700 kg |
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 4850 kg |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
| Lifting height | - | 5.9 m |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Merlo P27.6 PLUS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D30 if...
A 3-tonne diesel forklift used on building sites and in yards for shifting pallets and building materials. It is bought and hired mainly for outdoor work where a diesel engine and rough-terrain tyres suit it better than an electric truck.
Listed by
- AJ & MJ - Portsmouth, Drayton
Buy or hire the P27.6 PLUS if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 340kg
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 Bobcat D30 and the Merlo P27.6 PLUS?
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS is the bigger machine by 340kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.
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