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JCB 535-95 vs Merlo P27.6 PLUS

The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 499kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 535-95
JCB 535-95 - image: JCB
Merlo P27.6 PLUS
Merlo P27.6 PLUS - image: Molson Group

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 535-95Merlo P27.6 PLUS
Engine power55kW (75hp), Stage V compliant55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm
Operating weight-4850 kg
Load capacity-2700 kg
Lifting height-5.9 m

Sources: JCB 535-95, Merlo P27.6 PLUS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 535-95 if...

A mid-size telehandler used on building sites and farms to lift and place pallets, muck-away skips and building materials at height and reach. Plant hire fleets keep it as a general-purpose lifting machine alongside dedicated forklifts.

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Buy or hire the P27.6 PLUS if...

  • you want one that has 499kW 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 JCB 535-95 and the Merlo P27.6 PLUS?

The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 499kW more power. The JCB 535-95 is a telescopic handler (telehandler); the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.

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