Head to head
Merlo P27.6 PLUS vs Takeuchi TB235-2
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS is the bigger machine by 1,385kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is the bigger machine by 1,385kg.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo P27.6 PLUS | Takeuchi TB235-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4850 kg | 3465 kg |
| Load capacity | 2700 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 5.9 m | - |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3245 mm |
| Dump height | - | 3595 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 27.1 kN |
Sources: Merlo P27.6 PLUS, Takeuchi TB235-2. 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 is the bigger machine by 1,385kg
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 TB235-2 if...
A popular 3.5 tonne class digger for groundworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping contractors, and a regular hire fleet size. Suits trenching and foundation digging where more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine is needed.
Full TB235-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Merlo P27.6 PLUS and the Takeuchi TB235-2?
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS is the bigger machine by 1,385kg. The Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler; the Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator.
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