Head to head
Case Construction Equipment CX25D vs Merlo TF42.7
The Merlo TF42.7 has 845kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,090kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo TF42.7 has 845kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 5,090kg.
Specifications side by side
| Case Construction Equipment CX25D | Merlo TF42.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,710kg (cab) / 2,580kg (canopy) | 7800 kg |
| Engine power | 18.4hp (Yanmar 3TNV76, Stage V) | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Max dig depth | 2,700mm | - |
| Load capacity | - | 4200 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 7 m |
Sources: Case Construction Equipment CX25D, Merlo TF42.7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CX25D if...
A compact mini excavator sized for tight gardens, drainage runs and small groundworks jobs rather than large site cuts. Its sub-3-tonne operating weight lets it travel on a plant trailer behind a car-derived van, which is why small tool and plant hire firms keep one alongside larger diggers.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the TF42.7 if...
- you want one that has 845kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,090kg
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 Case Construction Equipment CX25D and the Merlo TF42.7?
The Merlo TF42.7 has 845kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,090kg. The Case Construction Equipment CX25D is a 2.5 tonne mini excavator; the Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.
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