Head to head
Merlo P27.6 PLUS vs Wacker Neuson ET35
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 | Wacker Neuson ET35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4850 kg | 3,553 to 4,753 kg |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm | 18.2 kW |
| Load capacity | 2700 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 5.9 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 35 kN |
| Length | - | 5,271 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,497 mm |
| Width | - | 1,630 mm |
| Height | - | 2,711 mm |
Sources: Merlo P27.6 PLUS, Wacker Neuson ET35. 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 ET35 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.6 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 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 ET35?
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 536kW more power. The Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler; the Wacker Neuson ET35 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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