Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Merlo P27.6 PLUS
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 110,850kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 110,850kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Merlo P27.6 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 4850 kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Load capacity | - | 2700 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 5.9 m |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Merlo P27.6 PLUS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 110,850kg
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Buy or hire the P27.6 PLUS if...
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 Caterpillar 352F and the Merlo P27.6 PLUS?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 110,850kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.
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