Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Merlo TF42.7
The Merlo TF42.7 has 852kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,624kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo TF42.7 has 852kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 6,624kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Merlo TF42.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 7800 kg |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | - |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Load capacity | - | 4200 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 7 m |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Merlo TF42.7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E10z if...
The Bobcat E10z is a zero tail swing micro excavator built for confined internal and garden work, competing directly with the JCB 8008 CTS for the same narrow-access hire jobs. Its zero tail swing design lets it rotate its upper structure without the counterweight overhanging obstacles, unlike some other micro excavators of this size. It is typically hired for basement, extension and small landscaping work rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Used Trailers Northern Ireland - GG Plant Sales - Dromore
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the TF42.7 if...
- you want one that has 852kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,624kg
A medium-capacity telehandler for heavier lifting on construction, agricultural and industrial sites where a 4.2 tonne capacity is needed at moderate height.
Full TF42.7 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Merlo TF42.7?
The Merlo TF42.7 has 852kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,624kg. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.