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Komatsu PC360LC-11 vs Merlo P27.6 PLUS

The Komatsu PC360LC-11 is a full-size tracked excavator. The Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Komatsu PC360LC-11
Komatsu PC360LC-11 - image: komatsu.eu
Merlo P27.6 PLUS
Merlo P27.6 PLUS - image: Molson Group

Specifications side by side

Komatsu PC360LC-11Merlo P27.6 PLUS
Operating weight35,800 to 36,900kg4850 kg
Dig depth8.18m-
Load capacity-2700 kg
Lifting height-5.9 m
Engine power-55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm

Sources: Komatsu PC360LC-11, Merlo P27.6 PLUS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the PC360LC-11 if...

A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 35.8 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 8.18m.

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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 PC360LC-11 and the Merlo P27.6 PLUS?

The Komatsu PC360LC-11 is a full-size tracked excavator; the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.

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