Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Merlo TF42.7
The Merlo TF42.7 has 811kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 800kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo TF42.7 has 811kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 800kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Merlo TF42.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 7800 kg |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | - |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Load capacity | - | 4200 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 7 m |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Merlo TF42.7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 800kg
Used by groundworks and civils contractors for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading on housing and utility sites. Hire fleets stock it as the step between mini diggers and full-size excavators.
Full 86C-2 specifications →Buy or hire the TF42.7 if...
- you want one that has 811kW 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 JCB 86C-2 and the Merlo TF42.7?
The Merlo TF42.7 has 811kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 800kg. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.
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