Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs Merlo TF42.7
The Merlo TF42.7 has 840kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo TF42.7 has 840kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | Merlo TF42.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | 7800 kg |
| Engine power | 18.8kW | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | - |
| Load capacity | - | 4200 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 7 m |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, Merlo TF42.7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX33U-6 if...
A general-purpose mini digger for landscaping, utilities and small groundworks contractors who need to work in gardens, driveways and other access-restricted sites. Its zero tail swing lets it turn on the spot without swinging into fences or walls.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the TF42.7 if...
- you want one that has 840kW 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 ZX33U-6 and the Merlo TF42.7?
The Merlo TF42.7 has 840kW more power. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.
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