Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Merlo TF42.7
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 107.9 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 107.9 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Merlo TF42.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 7800 kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Load capacity | - | 4200 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 7 m |
| Engine power | - | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Merlo TF42.7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 107.9 tonnes
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Buy or hire the TF42.7 if...
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 Caterpillar 352F and the Merlo TF42.7?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 107.9 tonnes. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.
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