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Merlo P27.6 PLUS vs Wacker Neuson EZ36

The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 536kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Merlo P27.6 PLUS
Merlo P27.6 PLUS - image: Molson Group
Wacker Neuson EZ36
Wacker Neuson EZ36 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Merlo P27.6 PLUSWacker Neuson EZ36
Operating weight4850 kg3,718 to 4,945 kg
Engine power55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm18.2 kW
Load capacity2700 kg-
Lifting height5.9 m-
Breakout force-35 kN
Length-5,508 mm
Dig depth-3,497 mm
Width-1,750 mm
Height-2,711 mm

Sources: Merlo P27.6 PLUS, Wacker Neuson EZ36. 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 EZ36 if...

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.7 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Merlo P27.6 PLUS and the Wacker Neuson EZ36?

The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 536kW more power. The Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler; the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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