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Case Construction Equipment 221F vs Merlo P27.6 PLUS

The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 499kW more power. The Case Construction Equipment 221F is the bigger machine by 841kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Case Construction Equipment 221F
Case Construction Equipment 221F - image: Sonsray Machinery
Merlo P27.6 PLUS
Merlo P27.6 PLUS - image: Molson Group

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Case Construction Equipment 221FMerlo P27.6 PLUS
Operating weight5,691kg4850 kg
Engine power55kW (74hp)55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm
Load capacity-2700 kg
Lifting height-5.9 m

Sources: Case Construction Equipment 221F, Merlo P27.6 PLUS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 221F if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 841kg

A compact wheeled loading shovel used for yard work, muck-away and material handling on smaller sites. Its size suits jobs too tight for a full-size wheel loader but too heavy for a skid steer.

Full 221F specifications →

Buy or hire the P27.6 PLUS if...

  • you want one that has 499kW 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.

Full P27.6 PLUS specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Case Construction Equipment 221F and the Merlo P27.6 PLUS?

The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 499kW more power. The Case Construction Equipment 221F is the bigger machine by 841kg. The Case Construction Equipment 221F is a compact wheel loader; the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.

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