Head to head
Komatsu D51PX vs Merlo P27.6 PLUS
The Komatsu D51PX is the bigger machine by 9,330kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D51PX is the bigger machine by 9,330kg.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D51PX | Merlo P27.6 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 14,180kg | 4850 kg |
| Class | 14 tonne | - |
| Load capacity | - | 2700 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 5.9 m |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Komatsu D51PX, Merlo P27.6 PLUS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D51PX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 9,330kg
A mid-size dozer built with wider, low ground pressure tracks for soft or wet ground. Groundworks and landfill contractors choose the PX variant over a standard-track D51 where the ground itself would otherwise bog a machine down.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
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 Komatsu D51PX and the Merlo P27.6 PLUS?
The Komatsu D51PX is the bigger machine by 9,330kg. The Komatsu D51PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer, 14 tonne class; the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.
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