Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Merlo TF42.7
The Merlo TF42.7 has 731kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo TF42.7 has 731kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | Merlo TF42.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | 7800 kg |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | - |
| Load capacity | - | 4200 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 7 m |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Merlo TF42.7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX225US-7 if...
For contractors working in restricted yards or alongside live structures who still need the dig performance of a 20-tonne-plus machine. The reduced tail swing keeps the counterweight closer to the tracks than a standard crawler excavator of this size.
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 ZX225US-7 and the Merlo TF42.7?
The Merlo TF42.7 has 731kW more power. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.
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