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Merlo P27.6 PLUS vs Wacker Neuson EZ80

The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 512kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Merlo P27.6 PLUS
Merlo P27.6 PLUS - image: Molson Group
Wacker Neuson EZ80
Wacker Neuson EZ80 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Merlo P27.6 PLUSWacker Neuson EZ80
Operating weight4850 kg7,918 to 9,544 kg
Engine power55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm42 kW
Load capacity2700 kg-
Lifting height5.9 m-
Breakout force-68 kN
Length-6,939 mm
Dig depth-4,169 mm
Width-2,250 mm
Height-2,562 mm

Sources: Merlo P27.6 PLUS, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 EZ80 if...

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 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 EZ80?

The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 512kW more power. The Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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