Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Merlo P27.6 PLUS
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 518kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,485kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 518kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is the bigger machine by 2,485kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Merlo P27.6 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 4850 kg |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Load capacity | - | 2700 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 5.9 m |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Merlo P27.6 PLUS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the S450 if...
Bobcat's entry-level skid steer, small enough for tight domestic and groundworks sites but still able to run a full range of buckets and attachments. Plant hire fleets keep it as their smallest skid steer for jobs a mini digger cannot reach.
Listed by
- JMP Plant Hire Essex - Ingatestone, Norton Heath
Buy or hire the P27.6 PLUS if...
- you want one that has 518kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,485kg
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 S450 and the Merlo P27.6 PLUS?
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 518kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,485kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.
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