Head to head
Merlo P27.6 PLUS vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 540kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 540kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo P27.6 PLUS | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4850 kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm | 13.8 kW |
| Load capacity | 2700 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 5.9 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Merlo P27.6 PLUS, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 540kW 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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
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 ET18?
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 540kW more power. The Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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