Head to head
Kubota KX016-4 vs Merlo P27.6 PLUS
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 544kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 544kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX016-4 | Merlo P27.6 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1540kg | 4850 kg |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | - |
| Width | 1240mm | - |
| Load capacity | - | 2700 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 5.9 m |
Sources: Kubota KX016-4, Merlo P27.6 PLUS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX016-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,540kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX016-4 specifications →Buy or hire the P27.6 PLUS if...
- you want one that has 544kW 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 Kubota KX016-4 and the Merlo P27.6 PLUS?
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 544kW more power. The Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.
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