Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Merlo P27.6 PLUS
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 544kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,138kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 544kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is the bigger machine by 3,138kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Merlo P27.6 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 4850 kg |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Load capacity | - | 2700 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 5.9 m |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Merlo P27.6 PLUS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the P27.6 PLUS if...
- you want one that has 544kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,138kg
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 E17z and the Merlo P27.6 PLUS?
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 544kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,138kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.
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