Head to head
Hydrema 912F vs Merlo P27.6 PLUS
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 446kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 446kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hydrema 912F | Merlo P27.6 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 108kW (147hp) | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Unladen weight | 7,270kg | - |
| Payload | 10,000kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 4850 kg |
| Load capacity | - | 2700 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 5.9 m |
Sources: Hydrema 912F, Merlo P27.6 PLUS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 912F if...
A rough-terrain dumper for groundworks and quarry contractors moving large volumes of muck or aggregate across soft or uneven sites, where a standard site dumper's capacity would be too small. Its articulated, all-wheel-drive chassis is built for traction rather than road speed.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
Buy or hire the P27.6 PLUS if...
- you want one that has 446kW 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 Hydrema 912F and the Merlo P27.6 PLUS?
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 446kW more power. The Hydrema 912F is a 10 tonne payload articulated dumper; the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.