Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Merlo TF42.7
The Merlo TF42.7 has 849kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,088kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo TF42.7 has 849kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 6,088kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Merlo TF42.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 7800 kg |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Load capacity | - | 4200 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 7 m |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Merlo TF42.7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the TF42.7 if...
- you want one that has 849kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,088kg
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 E17z and the Merlo TF42.7?
The Merlo TF42.7 has 849kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,088kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.
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