Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Merlo P27.6 PLUS
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 547kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,674kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 547kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is the bigger machine by 3,674kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Merlo P27.6 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 4850 kg |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | - |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Load capacity | - | 2700 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 5.9 m |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Merlo P27.6 PLUS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E10z if...
The Bobcat E10z is a zero tail swing micro excavator built for confined internal and garden work, competing directly with the JCB 8008 CTS for the same narrow-access hire jobs. Its zero tail swing design lets it rotate its upper structure without the counterweight overhanging obstacles, unlike some other micro excavators of this size. It is typically hired for basement, extension and small landscaping work rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Used Trailers Northern Ireland - GG Plant Sales - Dromore
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the P27.6 PLUS if...
- you want one that has 547kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,674kg
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 E10z and the Merlo P27.6 PLUS?
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 547kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,674kg. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.
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