Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Merlo P27.6 PLUS
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 499kW more power. The JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 550kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 499kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 550kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Merlo P27.6 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 4850 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
| Load capacity | - | 2700 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 5.9 m |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Merlo P27.6 PLUS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 9T-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 550kg
A high-capacity straight-tip dumper for groundworks and civils contractors moving large volumes of spoil or aggregate on bigger sites, where a smaller dumper would mean too many trips. Requires an operator holding the appropriate site dumper category.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 9T-2 and the Merlo P27.6 PLUS?
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 499kW more power. The JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 550kg. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.
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