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Genie SLA15 vs Merlo TF42.7
The Genie SLA15 is a push-around super lift advantage material lift. The Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Genie SLA15 | Merlo TF42.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Load capacity | Up to 650lb (Superlift Advantage range) | 4200 kg |
| Operating weight | - | 7800 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 7 m |
| Engine power | - | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Genie SLA15, Merlo TF42.7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the SLA15 if...
A lightweight, push-around material lift for raising equipment and materials indoors, used by shopfitters and maintenance teams rather than construction sites needing a mast climber or scissor lift. Its manoeuvrability on hard floors is the main draw over a powered lift.
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- CW Plant Hire - Barking
- CW Plant Hire - Borehamwood
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 Genie SLA15 and the Merlo TF42.7?
The Genie SLA15 is a push-around Super Lift Advantage material lift; the Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.
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