Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-7 vs Merlo TF42.7
The Merlo TF42.7 has 731kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo TF42.7 has 731kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-7 | Merlo TF42.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 20,100 - 24,900kg | 7800 kg |
| Engine power | 128kW | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 5,810 - 6,300mm | - |
| Load capacity | - | 4200 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 7 m |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-7, Merlo TF42.7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX220W-7 if...
Targets larger utility, sewer and civils contractors who need crawler-class digging power on a road-going wheeled chassis. It sits at the top of Hitachi's current wheeled-excavator line, giving extra reach and depth over the 170W and 145W.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the TF42.7 if...
- you want one that has 731kW 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 ZX220W-7 and the Merlo TF42.7?
The Merlo TF42.7 has 731kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in Hitachi's ZX-7 wheeled range; the Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.
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