Head to head
Manitou MT 1440 ST5 vs Merlo P27.6 PLUS
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 479kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 479kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Manitou MT 1440 ST5 | Merlo P27.6 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifting height | 13.53 m | 5.9 m |
| Engine power | 100 Hp / 75 kW | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Lifting capacity | 4000 kg | - |
| Working outreach | 9.46 m | - |
| Weight | 10940 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 4850 kg |
| Load capacity | - | 2700 kg |
Sources: Manitou MT 1440 ST5, Merlo P27.6 PLUS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the MT 1440 ST5 if...
A 4 tonne telehandler for placing pallets, blocks and steel at height on construction sites. Builders and plant hire fleets use it for loading out and lifting to upper floors and scaffold lifts.
Full MT 1440 ST5 specifications →Buy or hire the P27.6 PLUS if...
- you want one that has 479kW 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 Manitou MT 1440 ST5 and the Merlo P27.6 PLUS?
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 479kW more power. The Manitou MT 1440 ST5 is a 14 metre 4 tonne telehandler; the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.
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