Head to head
Merlo P27.6 PLUS vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 509kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 509kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo P27.6 PLUS | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4850 kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm | 45.5 kW |
| Load capacity | 2700 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 5.9 m | - |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,895 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: Merlo P27.6 PLUS, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 509kW 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 EW65 if...
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 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 EW65?
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 509kW more power. The Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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