Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Merlo P27.6 PLUS
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 449kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 449kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | Merlo P27.6 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 4850 kg |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | - |
| Load capacity | - | 2700 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 5.9 m |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Merlo P27.6 PLUS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the P27.6 PLUS if...
- you want one that has 449kW 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 Hitachi ZX145W-6 and the Merlo P27.6 PLUS?
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 449kW more power. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.
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