Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Merlo P27.6 PLUS
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 518kW more power. The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 421kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 518kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 421kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Merlo P27.6 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 4850 kg |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | - |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Load capacity | - | 2700 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 5.9 m |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Merlo P27.6 PLUS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E55z if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 421kg
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.3 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3434mm. 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.
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Buy or hire the P27.6 PLUS if...
- you want one that has 518kW more power
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.
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What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Merlo P27.6 PLUS?
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 518kW more power. The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 421kg. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.
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