Head to head
Komatsu D61PX vs Merlo P27.6 PLUS
The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 37,150kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 37,150kg.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D61PX | Merlo P27.6 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 42,000lb (19 tonnes) | 4850 kg |
| Load capacity | - | 2700 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 5.9 m |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Komatsu D61PX, Merlo P27.6 PLUS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D61PX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 37,150kg
A wide-track, low ground pressure dozer for grading and pushing on soft or wet ground where a standard-track dozer would sink. Groundworks contractors hire it for landscaping and soft-ground earthmoving.
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 D61PX and the Merlo P27.6 PLUS?
The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 37,150kg. The Komatsu D61PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.
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