Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs Merlo TF42.7
The Merlo TF42.7 has 847kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,890kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo TF42.7 has 847kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 5,890kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | Merlo TF42.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | 7800 kg |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | - |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | - |
| Load capacity | - | 4200 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 7 m |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, Merlo TF42.7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 19C-1 if...
A small, easily towed digger for hire fleets and groundworkers on domestic extensions, drainage runs and service trenches. Suits jobs where a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full 19C-1 specifications →Buy or hire the TF42.7 if...
- you want one that has 847kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,890kg
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 JCB 19C-1 and the Merlo TF42.7?
The Merlo TF42.7 has 847kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,890kg. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.
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