Head to head
Merlo P27.6 PLUS vs Volvo FMX 540
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 151kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 151kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo P27.6 PLUS | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 4850 kg | - |
| Load capacity | 2700 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 5.9 m | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Merlo P27.6 PLUS, Volvo FMX 540. 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 151kW 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 FMX 540 if...
A heavy construction truck for muckaway and aggregate haulage contractors who need an 8-wheel tipper or tipper-grab body on a chassis built for site conditions rather than motorway haulage. The high-output D13 engine suits loaded running on soft or hilly access roads.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Merlo P27.6 PLUS and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 151kW more power. The Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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