Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Merlo TF42.7
The Merlo TF42.7 has 804kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo TF42.7 has 804kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Merlo TF42.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | 7800 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Load capacity | - | 4200 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 7 m |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Merlo TF42.7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the JS131LC if...
A 13-14 tonne tracked excavator used for general groundworks, drainage and foundation digging. A mainstay size class for medium plant hire fleets.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the TF42.7 if...
- you want one that has 804kW 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 JS131LC and the Merlo TF42.7?
The Merlo TF42.7 has 804kW more power. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.
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