Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Merlo P27.6 PLUS
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS is the bigger machine by 3,844kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is the bigger machine by 3,844kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Merlo P27.6 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 4850 kg |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | - |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Load capacity | - | 2700 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 5.9 m |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Merlo P27.6 PLUS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the P27.6 PLUS if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,844kg
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 8008 CTS and the Merlo P27.6 PLUS?
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS is the bigger machine by 3,844kg. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.
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