Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Merlo TF42.7
The Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 2,960kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 2,960kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Merlo TF42.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 7800 kg |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Load capacity | - | 4200 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 7 m |
| Engine power | - | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Merlo TF42.7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 6ST-2S5 Swivel if...
Suits groundworkers who need to tip to the side or rear without turning the whole machine, useful in trenches or narrow access where reversing to line up a straight-tip skip is awkward. The 6 tonne capacity sits in the middle of JCB's swivel dumper range.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the TF42.7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,960kg
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 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Merlo TF42.7?
The Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 2,960kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.
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