Head to head
Merlo P27.6 PLUS vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 536kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 536kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo P27.6 PLUS | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
| Operating weight | 4850 kg | - |
| Load capacity | 2700 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 5.9 m | - |
| Payload | - | 3,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
Sources: Merlo P27.6 PLUS, Thwaites MACH2080 (3 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 536kW 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 MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) if...
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Power Swivel, badged MACH2080, is the step-up size from the 1 tonne class and a standard fixture on larger UK groundworks and civils sites needing higher payload per cycle. Its power swivel skip rotates independently of the direction of travel, letting the operator tip to the side without turning the whole machine around. It is hired alongside excavators of a similar class to keep material moving off the dig face.
Full MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Merlo P27.6 PLUS and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 536kW more power. The Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
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