Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Merlo TF42.7
The Merlo TF42.7 has 823kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,435kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo TF42.7 has 823kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 5,435kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Merlo TF42.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 7800 kg |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Load capacity | - | 4200 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 7 m |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Merlo TF42.7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the S450 if...
Bobcat's entry-level skid steer, small enough for tight domestic and groundworks sites but still able to run a full range of buckets and attachments. Plant hire fleets keep it as their smallest skid steer for jobs a mini digger cannot reach.
Listed by
- JMP Plant Hire Essex - Ingatestone, Norton Heath
Buy or hire the TF42.7 if...
- you want one that has 823kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,435kg
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 S450 and the Merlo TF42.7?
The Merlo TF42.7 has 823kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,435kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.
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