Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Merlo P27.6 PLUS
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 546kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,650kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 546kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is the bigger machine by 3,650kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Merlo P27.6 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | 4850 kg |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Load capacity | - | 2700 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 5.9 m |
Sources: Kubota U10, Merlo P27.6 PLUS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the P27.6 PLUS if...
- you want one that has 546kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,650kg
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 U10 and the Merlo P27.6 PLUS?
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 546kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,650kg. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.
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