Head to head
Merlo P27.6 PLUS vs MTS Dino 12
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 354kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 354kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo P27.6 PLUS | MTS Dino 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm | 200 kW (twin fan system) |
| Operating weight | 4850 kg | - |
| Load capacity | 2700 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 5.9 m | - |
| Tank capacity | - | 12 m3 |
| Suction hose diameter | - | 250mm |
| Chassis | - | 8x4, 32 tonne |
Sources: Merlo P27.6 PLUS, MTS Dino 12. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P27.6 PLUS if...
- you want one that has 354kW 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 →Buy or hire the Dino 12 if...
The Dino 12 suits contractors handling bigger vacuum excavation jobs, such as trial holes on major utility works, where its 8x4 chassis and twin-fan system give more continuous suction power than a smaller van-mounted unit. It is aimed at hire fleets serving highways and utility contractors rather than small domestic drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- McFen Plant Hire - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Merlo P27.6 PLUS and the MTS Dino 12?
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 354kW more power. The Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler; the MTS Dino 12 is a a larger truck-mounted suction excavator from MTS, built on an 8x4 32-tonne chassis for heavier vacuum excavation work..
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