Head to head
Merlo P27.6 PLUS vs Wacker Neuson DW10
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 535kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 535kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo P27.6 PLUS | Wacker Neuson DW10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4850 kg | 1,232 to 1,278 kg |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm | 18.9 kW |
| Load capacity | 2700 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 5.9 m | - |
| Length | - | 3,133 mm |
| Width | - | 1,194 mm |
| Height | - | 2,723 mm |
| Payload | - | 1,000 kg |
| Skip capacity | - | 415 l |
Sources: Merlo P27.6 PLUS, Wacker Neuson DW10. 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 535kW 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 DW10 if...
A 1 tonne front-tip site dumper, the size hired to move spoil and aggregate across a building plot or a big garden job where a barrow would take all day.
Full DW10 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Merlo P27.6 PLUS and the Wacker Neuson DW10?
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 535kW more power. The Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler; the Wacker Neuson DW10 is a wheel dumper, 1 tonne payload.
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