Head to head
Terex Finlay C-1540 vs Merlo P27.6 PLUS
The Terex Finlay C-1540 is the bigger machine by 28.5 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Terex Finlay C-1540 is the bigger machine by 28.5 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Terex Finlay C-1540 | Merlo P27.6 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 33,350kg (transport weight) | 4850 kg |
| Crusher | Finlay 1000 cone crusher, 1000mm (40in) head diameter | - |
| Power unit | CAT or Scania, 257-261kW (350hp) | - |
| Features | Hydraulic closed side setting, automatic tramp relief, integrated level sensor | - |
| Load capacity | - | 2700 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 5.9 m |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Terex Finlay C-1540, Merlo P27.6 PLUS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C-1540 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 28.5 tonnes
A tracked mobile cone crusher aimed at medium-sized quarry operators and contract crushing firms who need to process rock or recycled aggregate on site rather than trucking it to a fixed plant.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
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 Terex Finlay C-1540 and the Merlo P27.6 PLUS?
The Terex Finlay C-1540 is the bigger machine by 28.5 tonnes. The Terex Finlay C-1540 is a tracked mobile cone crusher; the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.
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