Head to head
Komatsu D65PX vs Merlo P27.6 PLUS
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 16,150kg. The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 399kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 16,150kg.
- Engine power: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 399kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D65PX | Merlo P27.6 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,000kg | 4850 kg |
| Engine power | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Blade capacity | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) | - |
| Load capacity | - | 2700 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 5.9 m |
Sources: Komatsu D65PX, Merlo P27.6 PLUS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D65PX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 16,150kg
The wide-track, low ground pressure version of Komatsu's D65 dozer, used on soft or sensitive ground where a standard-track machine would sink or damage the surface, such as landfill and reclamation work.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Buy or hire the P27.6 PLUS if...
- you want one that has 399kW more power
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 D65PX and the Merlo P27.6 PLUS?
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 16,150kg. The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 399kW more power. The Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.
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