Head to head
Merlo P27.6 PLUS vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 529kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 529kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo P27.6 PLUS | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Operating weight | 4850 kg | - |
| Load capacity | 2700 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 5.9 m | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Merlo P27.6 PLUS, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. 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 529kW 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 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
A mid-size front tip dumper for groundworks, drainage and general muck shifting on UK sites where a 3 tonne payload is enough. Sits between the 1 tonne hi-tip and the 6 tonne dumpers in the Thwaites range.
Full 3 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Merlo P27.6 PLUS and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 529kW more power. The Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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