Merlo P 50.18 HM
Series: Merlo Telescopic Forklift
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Merlo P/Roto – the type number reads as capacity times lift height
At Italian manufacturer Merlo, telehandler type designations combine two numbers: the first gives maximum capacity in hundreds of kilograms, the second maximum lift height in metres. The P 25.6, for instance, lifts up to 2.5 t to a height of up to 6 m; the "P" marks the "Panoramic" range with its characteristic offset cab and clear view of the forks.
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Suffix letters refine the picture: an "L" as in P 25.6 L marks a low-cab version with reduced overall height for low barns or halls, while an "S" denotes compact multi-stage ("Stage") versions such as 38.14S. For machines with full 360° rotation, Merlo runs a separate "Roto" line.
Models recorded in the database span engine outputs of 55 to 170 kW, own weights of 4,900 to 15,500 kg, capacities of 2,500 to 7,900 kg, and lift heights of 5.9 to 21 metres across 4 to 6 cylinders — the bucket covers everything from compact farmyard telehandlers to high-reach machines for construction and industry, represented by models such as 27.8, 38.14, 38.16S or 50.10S.
Used buyers should watch the boom condition and, above all, the load chart: the capacity named in the type code only applies at minimum reach close to the machine — with the telescopic arm extended, the permissible load drops noticeably, as shown in that machine's own load diagram.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Merlo Telescopic Forklift, - Landwirt.com: Merlo P 25.6 L, Tragkraft/Hubhöhe-Logik, - Top Agrar: Merlo P 25.6 L Baubericht
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 131.2 kWcorrect |
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| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 4,100 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Height | 2,850 mmcorrect |
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Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 40.1 km/hcorrect |
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Working data
| Lifting capacity | 5,000 kgcorrect |
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| Lift height | 17,800 mmcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Merlo P 50.18 HM have?
The Merlo P 50.18 HM delivers 131 kW.
What engine does the Merlo P 50.18 HM have?
4 cylinders, 4,100 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the Merlo P 50.18 HM go?
Top speed is 40.1 km/h.
What is the load capacity of the Merlo P 50.18 HM?
Load capacity is 5,000 kg, lift height 17,800 mm.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Other models in this series
27.8
29.6
30.6 Classic2
30.6 Top2
30.9 Classic2
30.9 Top2
38.14
38.14S
38.16
38.16S
45.19MCSS
45.21MCSS
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Telehandler in 3D section
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