Head to head
Merlo P27.6 PLUS vs Yanmar ViO17
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 544kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,020kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 544kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is the bigger machine by 3,020kg.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo P27.6 PLUS | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4850 kg | 1,830 kg |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Load capacity | 2700 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 5.9 m | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
Sources: Merlo P27.6 PLUS, Yanmar ViO17. 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 544kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,020kg
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 ViO17 if...
The Yanmar ViO17 is a true zero tail swing mini excavator built for working tight to walls, fences and parked vehicles without the counterweight overhanging, a common requirement on UK residential and urban groundworks jobs. It sits in the same roughly 1.7-1.9 tonne hire class as the Takeuchi TB216 and Kubota KX019-4. Yanmar's compact equipment range is less widely stocked across UK hire fleets than Kubota or JCB, but it has a following among contractors who rate its digging force for its size.
Full ViO17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Merlo P27.6 PLUS and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 544kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,020kg. The Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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