Head to head
Merlo P27.6 PLUS vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 499kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 499kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo P27.6 PLUS | Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 4850 kg | - |
| Load capacity | 2700 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 5.9 m | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3150 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Merlo P27.6 PLUS, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. 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 499kW 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 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...
A 6 tonne dumper whose skip swivels so it can tip to either side, useful for loading into trenches and working along narrow roads or site edges. Used by groundworks and utility contractors on UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.
Full 6 Tonne Power Swivel specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Merlo P27.6 PLUS and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 499kW more power. The Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
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