Head to head
Caterpillar D6K2 vs Merlo TF42.7
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 21,458kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 21,458kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K2 | Merlo TF42.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) | 7800 kg |
| Net power | Cat C4.4, 130hp | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) | - |
| Load capacity | - | 4200 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 7 m |
| Engine power | - | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K2, Merlo TF42.7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6K2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 21,458kg
A medium dozer for site grading, cut-and-fill and light earthmoving where a full-size dozer would be overkill. It is hired by groundworks and landscaping contractors needing precise grading as much as raw pushing power.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
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 D6K2 and the Merlo TF42.7?
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 21,458kg. The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.
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