Head to head
Merlo P27.6 PLUS vs Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 538kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 538kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo P27.6 PLUS | Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm | 15.9 kW / 21.4 bhp at 2,800 rpm |
| Operating weight | 4850 kg | - |
| Load capacity | 2700 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 5.9 m | - |
| Payload | - | 1,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 1,295 kg |
| Standard transport width | - | 1,115 mm (982 mm with narrow wheel option) |
Sources: Merlo P27.6 PLUS, Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi 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 538kW 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 MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) if...
The Thwaites 1 Tonne Hi Tip, sold as the MACH2001, is one of the most common site dumpers on UK construction and groundworks hire fleets, used to move spoil, aggregate and materials around small to medium sites. Its narrow wheel option lets it pass through standard access points a wider dumper cannot. Thwaites builds its dumpers in Leamington Spa, and the 1 tonne class is typically the first machine a groundworks operator is trained and ticketed on.
Full MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Merlo P27.6 PLUS and the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 538kW more power. The Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler; the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is a a 1 tonne payload site dumper for construction material transport.
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