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Bomag BW 80 AD-5 vs Merlo TF42.7

The Merlo TF42.7 has 844kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,250kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 80 AD-5
Bomag BW 80 AD-5 - image: Turner Site Services
Merlo TF42.7
Merlo TF42.7 - image: Merlo

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 80 AD-5Merlo TF42.7
Operating weight1,550kg7800 kg
Engine power15.1kW85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm
Load capacity-4200 kg
Lifting height-7 m

Sources: Bomag BW 80 AD-5, Merlo TF42.7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the BW 80 AD-5 if...

A small articulated tandem roller for compacting asphalt patch repairs and thin overlays where a heavier roller would be overkill, used by groundworkers and utility reinstatement contractors.

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Full BW 80 AD-5 specifications →

Buy or hire the TF42.7 if...

  • you want one that has 844kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,250kg

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 Bomag BW 80 AD-5 and the Merlo TF42.7?

The Merlo TF42.7 has 844kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,250kg. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller; the Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.

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