Head to head
Kubota U20 vs Merlo P27.6 PLUS
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 541kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 541kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U20 | Merlo P27.6 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 13.5kW / 19hp | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Machine weight | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) | - |
| Max dig depth | 2,540mm | - |
| Max width | 1,500mm | - |
| Travel speed | 2.2 / 4.2km/h | - |
| Operating weight | - | 4850 kg |
| Load capacity | - | 2700 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 5.9 m |
Sources: Kubota U20, Merlo P27.6 PLUS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the P27.6 PLUS if...
- you want one that has 541kW 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 U20 and the Merlo P27.6 PLUS?
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 541kW more power. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator; the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.
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