Merlo’s P27.6 and TF27.6 telehandlers combine compact design, precision controls, and versatility to suit modern landscaping projects.
Landscaping is evolving. Contractors are expected to manage heavier materials, navigate tighter spaces, and deliver results faster than ever before – all while maintaining safety and quality. In this demanding environment, the right machinery can make the difference between a smooth-running project and costly delays.
The Merlo P27.6 and TF27.6 telehandlers are designed to meet these challenges.
Compact yet powerful
Both the P27.6 and TF27.6 telehandlers offer a 5.9-metre lift height and a maximum capacity of 2.7 tonnes, giving contractors the ability to move large quantities of soil, mulch, pavers, or timber in a single lift.
Despite their lifting power, these machines remain compact and manoeuvrable, ideal for tight residential gardens, parks, and urban landscaping projects. Both models are compact, manoeuvrable, and ideal for tight job sites — but they suit slightly different landscaping needs. The P27.6 runs a simple hydraulic system which is great for general lifting, it’s easy to learn and operate, and it has a compact footprint suited to suburban sites. This machine is well-suited to operators who prefer simple, no-frills controls and are dealing with basic landscaping operations, like:
• Moving soil, mulch, turf, rocks, and pavers;
• loading trailers and;
• working in residential yards.
The TF27.6 is a good choice for professional, high-output landscapers.
Designed to offer more control, versatility, and speed on mixed projects, this compact telehandler is best for:
• Running hydraulic attachments (grabs, augers, 4-in-1 buckets, and sweepers);
• multi-function work where you’re lifting, booming, and crowding at the same time:
• commercial landscaping, civil work, and larger estates; and
• operators who spend long hours in the machine.
The key advantages of the TF27.6 include upgraded hydraulic flow-sharing, a better transmission and torque, up to 40kph travel speed, and enhanced cab comfort and ergonomics.
In a nutshell, small teams and residential landscapers typically choose the P27.6. It’s simple, cost-effective, and reliable. High-output crews and commercial projects usually opt for the TF27.6. It has more power, better hydraulics, and is more versatile with attachments.
Precision and control
Merlo’s P27.6 and TF27.6 telehandlers are known for smooth proportional controls, making delicate placements easier, whether installing mature trees, positioning pre-cast retaining walls, or arranging large stone features. The TF27.6 adds turbo-charged engine performance, ensuring consistent lifting power even on slopes or uneven terrain.
Features of the TF27.6 include:
• Boom side-shift for precise placement without repositioning the entire machine;
• hydraulic attachments which expand versatility for material handling, including buckets, forks, and jibs; and
• stability and safety features to ensure operators can work confidently, even on confined or uneven sites.
Efficiency
Landscapers can rely on these telehandlers to:
• Transport and place materials across large or challenging sites;
• reduce manual handling by carrying heavy loads and placing them with precision;
• operate in tight or congested areas, navigating fences, pathways, and garden beds; and
• support other machines such as tracked carriers for seamless onsite workflows.
By combining compact design with high lifting capacity, the P27.6 and TF27.6 reduce the number of machines and labour required, improving project timelines and profitability.
To see the specs and details of Merlo’s range of telehandlers and machinery, visit merlo.com.
