Head to head
Mecalac 9MDX vs Merlo P27.6 PLUS
The Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 465kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 465kg.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 9MDX | Merlo P27.6 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) | 4850 kg |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW (74 hp) | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Payload | 9000 kg | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Load capacity | - | 2700 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 5.9 m |
Sources: Mecalac 9MDX, Merlo P27.6 PLUS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 465kg
A 9 tonne dumper with a fully enclosed ROPS/FOPS cab for bulk earthmoving, civils and road works on UK sites. Available with front tip or swivel skip.
Full 9MDX specifications →Buy or hire the P27.6 PLUS if...
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 Mecalac 9MDX and the Merlo P27.6 PLUS?
The Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 465kg. The Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper; the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.
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