Head to head
Merlo P27.6 PLUS vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 544kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 544kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo P27.6 PLUS | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4850 kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm | 9.9 kW |
| Load capacity | 2700 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 5.9 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 1,766 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: Merlo P27.6 PLUS, Wacker Neuson ET08. 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 544kW 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 ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Merlo P27.6 PLUS and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 544kW more power. The Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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