Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Merlo P27.6 PLUS
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 1.7 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 1.7 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Merlo P27.6 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 4850 kg |
| Length | 14ft 11in | - |
| Width | 4ft 11in | - |
| Load capacity | - | 2700 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 5.9 m |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Merlo P27.6 PLUS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1.7 tonnes
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
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 Kubota KX71-3 and the Merlo P27.6 PLUS?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 1.7 tonnes. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.
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