Merlo at SaMoTer 2026: innovation and Italian excellence for the global market

• Merlo will present new ROTO16 and ROTO18 compact rotating telehandlers at SaMoTer 2026, featuring up to 75% higher load capacity and improved stability.

• The new models include a redesigned wider chassis and an upgraded Adaptive Stability Control System for enhanced performance.

• Merlo introduces an advanced remote control interface and an automatic attachment recognition system, nominated for the SaMoTer Innovation Award 2026.

• As Gold Sponsor of SaMoTer Academy, Merlo supports professional training to prepare operators for evolving industry demands.

Merlo is gearing up to showcase a variety of cutting-edge innovations at SaMoTer 2026. These innovations demonstrate the company's dedication to Italian manufacturing excellence and its ability to meet the demands of a growing global market.

A major highlight is the launch of the new ROTO16 and ROTO18 series—an evolution of Merlo’s compact rotating telehandlers, engineered to deliver greater power, enhanced stability and improved operating comfort on today’s complex worksites. These new models offer a load capacity increase of up to 75%, thanks to a redesigned, wider chassis that enhances balance and performance, along with an upgraded ASCS (Adaptive Stability Control System) delivering superior responsiveness.

Another key development is the debut of a new advanced remote control, designed as a single interface for all remote machine operations, and the introduction of an automatic attachment recognition system—technology nominated for the SaMoTer Innovation Award 2026.

Finally, as Gold Sponsor of SaMoTer Academy, Merlo reinforces its commitment to professional training, supporting a new generation of operators in meeting the demands of an evolving industry.