Head to head
Merlo P27.6 PLUS vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 539kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,725kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 539kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is the bigger machine by 2,725kg.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo P27.6 PLUS | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4850 kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Load capacity | 2700 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 5.9 m | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Merlo P27.6 PLUS, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 539kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,725kg
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 ViO20-6 if...
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Merlo P27.6 PLUS and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 539kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,725kg. The Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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