Merlo vs Magni

Tim Meagher · Jan 20, 2022

I just started doing research on these machines. Looking at the Magni 6.35 or the Merlo 50.26 or 50.30. The load chart on the Magni seems a bit stronger. They both travel up to 25mph. Any heat issues driving it around town?
What are the pro's and con's of each. How are they holding up on the field. Leaning towards a wood cracker attachment. I realize it has a large impact on the load chart.
Magni load chart attached.
Merlo- link to chart

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Thanks in advance.

AxeTree · Jan 21, 2022

I would call the imported for wood cracker he was very knowledgeable a year ago or so on machines when I debated about purchasing one.

Sfoppema · Jan 23, 2022

Not sure about Magni and the little bit I can tell you from the short time I've owned the Merlo is the 25 mph will only be achieved on flat ground or downhill slopes. It is a heavy bastard and any incline whatsoever will slow you down big time..... Haven't driven it far, but no overheating. Also, it's not worth much with the Grapplesaw further than 50 feet away. 50 feet away and 40 feet up it's good for 3500. minus the 2000 saw, you're at 1500. You lose capacity extremely fast after that. 25 feet away and 25 feet up its still good for the full 11000-2000= 9000. The money spot is everywhere in between and closer than those two positions. You can throw on a hook and do some damage further away, but that's the fact of the matter. It is extremely maneuverable. The all wheel steering is almost unreal. Anywhere you could get a Prius, you could get this thing... There could be some maneuverability advantages or air ride features that separate them if the chart is similar. Keeping in mind the proximity necessary to use the machine efficiently, if one machine is easier to position, it's going to be the more useful machine. The merlo has the tilt cab as well which is pretty clutch, not sure if magni does or not. Supposed to get my saw this week so I'll let you know how it goes. Won't be able to give any comparison to Magni though....

GrapplesawTrucks · Jan 24, 2022

Sfoppema said:
Not sure about Magni and the little bit I can tell you from the short time I've owned the Merlo is the 25 mph will only be achieved on flat ground or downhill slopes. It is a heavy bastard and any incline whatsoever will slow you down big time..... Haven't driven it far, but no overheating. Also, it's not worth much with the Grapplesaw further than 50 feet away. 50 feet away and 40 feet up it's good for 3500. minus the 2000 saw, you're at 1500. You lose capacity extremely fast after that. 25 feet away and 25 feet up its still good for the full 11000-2000= 9000. The money spot is everywhere in between and closer than those two positions. You can throw on a hook and do some damage further away, but that's the fact of the matter. It is extremely maneuverable. The all wheel steering is almost unreal. Anywhere you could get a Prius, you could get this thing... There could be some maneuverability advantages or air ride features that separate them if the chart is similar. Keeping in mind the proximity necessary to use the machine efficiently, if one machine is easier to position, it's going to be the more useful machine. The merlo has the tilt cab as well which is pretty clutch, not sure if magni does or not. Supposed to get my saw this week so I'll let you know how it goes. Won't be able to give any comparison to Magni though....

What is the weight of the woodcracker grapplesaw?