Head to head
Merlo P27.6 PLUS vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 512kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 512kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo P27.6 PLUS | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4850 kg | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm | 42 kW |
| Load capacity | 2700 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 5.9 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 50.7 kN |
| Length | - | 6,137 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 4,184 mm |
| Width | - | 1,950 mm |
| Height | - | 2,478 mm |
Sources: Merlo P27.6 PLUS, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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 512kW 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 ET65 if...
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 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 ET65?
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 512kW more power. The Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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