Head to head
Cormidi C85 vs Merlo P27.6 PLUS
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS is the bigger machine by 4,284kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is the bigger machine by 4,284kg.
Specifications side by side
| Cormidi C85 | Merlo P27.6 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Load capacity | 800kg | 2700 kg |
| Operating weight | 566kg | 4850 kg |
| Engine | Honda GX390 petrol 13hp or Yanmar LN100 diesel 10hp | - |
| Dimensions | 1,926mm long x 810mm wide x 1,336mm high | - |
| Skip capacity | 0.36m3, tips to 1.5m | - |
| Travel speed | 5.5km/h | - |
| Lifting height | - | 5.9 m |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Cormidi C85, Merlo P27.6 PLUS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C85 if...
A compact tracked dumper narrow enough for a garden gate, used by landscapers and groundworkers to move soil, aggregate or waste on sites a full-size dumper cannot access. The high-tip skip lets it load straight into a waiting skip or trailer.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the P27.6 PLUS if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,284kg
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 Cormidi C85 and the Merlo P27.6 PLUS?
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS is the bigger machine by 4,284kg. The Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper; the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.
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