Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Merlo TF42.7
The Merlo TF42.7 has 802kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 9,360kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo TF42.7 has 802kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 9,360kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Merlo TF42.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 7800 kg |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Load capacity | - | 4200 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 7 m |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Merlo TF42.7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D3G LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 9,360kg
A small dozer for landscaping, site clearance and grading jobs too tight for a bigger machine. The LGP tracks spread its weight for work on soft ground such as landfill or wet fields.
Listed by
- Hayes Gate Plant Hire Ltd - London
Buy or hire the TF42.7 if...
- you want one that has 802kW more power
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 D3G LGP and the Merlo TF42.7?
The Merlo TF42.7 has 802kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 9,360kg. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.
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