Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Merlo TF42.7
The Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 6,794kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 6,794kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Merlo TF42.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 7800 kg |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | - |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Load capacity | - | 4200 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 7 m |
| Engine power | - | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Merlo TF42.7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the TF42.7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,794kg
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 8008 CTS and the Merlo TF42.7?
The Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 6,794kg. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.
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