Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs Merlo P27.6 PLUS
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS is the bigger machine by 1,363kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is the bigger machine by 1,363kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | Merlo P27.6 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 4850 kg |
| Width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Rated power ISO 9249 | 21.2 kW (28.4 HP) at 2,400 min-1 (rpm) (net) | - |
| Fuel tank | 42.0 L | - |
| Load capacity | - | 2700 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 5.9 m |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, Merlo P27.6 PLUS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 33U if...
A compact tracked excavator from Hitachi's smaller size class, used for groundworks, drainage and landscaping jobs too tight for a larger machine. It is bought and sold through the used plant market rather than as a current Hitachi catalogue model.
Listed by
- Plant Sales Northern Ireland | P & A Plant Sales - Ballynahinch
Buy or hire the P27.6 PLUS if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,363kg
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 Hitachi 33U and the Merlo P27.6 PLUS?
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS is the bigger machine by 1,363kg. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.
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