Head to head
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Merlo TF42.7
The Merlo TF42.7 has 785kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo TF42.7 has 785kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | Merlo TF42.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,800 - 16,000kg | 7800 kg |
| Engine power | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Load capacity | - | 4200 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 7 m |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Merlo TF42.7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX135USB-7 if...
Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the TF42.7 if...
- you want one that has 785kW 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 Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the Merlo TF42.7?
The Merlo TF42.7 has 785kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.
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