Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Merlo TF42.7
The Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 5,978kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 5,978kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Merlo TF42.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 7800 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Load capacity | - | 4200 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 7 m |
| Engine power | - | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Merlo TF42.7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8018 CTS if...
A very compact machine for groundworkers and landscapers working in domestic gardens, narrow access sites and occasionally indoors. The small footprint is the whole selling point over a 2 to 3 tonne machine, and it is what decides whether the job is possible at all.
Full 8018 CTS specifications →Buy or hire the TF42.7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,978kg
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 8018 CTS and the Merlo TF42.7?
The Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 5,978kg. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.
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