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Genie SLA15 vs Merlo P27.6 PLUS
The Genie SLA15 is a push-around super lift advantage material lift. The Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Genie SLA15 | Merlo P27.6 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Load capacity | Up to 650lb (Superlift Advantage range) | 2700 kg |
| Operating weight | - | 4850 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 5.9 m |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Genie SLA15, Merlo P27.6 PLUS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the SLA15 if...
A lightweight, push-around material lift for raising equipment and materials indoors, used by shopfitters and maintenance teams rather than construction sites needing a mast climber or scissor lift. Its manoeuvrability on hard floors is the main draw over a powered lift.
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- CW Plant Hire - Barking
- CW Plant Hire - Borehamwood
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 Genie SLA15 and the Merlo P27.6 PLUS?
The Genie SLA15 is a push-around Super Lift Advantage material lift; the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.
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