Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Merlo TF42.7
The Merlo TF42.7 has 840kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,410kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo TF42.7 has 840kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 5,410kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Merlo TF42.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 7800 kg |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Load capacity | - | 4200 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 7 m |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Merlo TF42.7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the STH-2S5 Swivel if...
A compact swivel dumper for smaller groundworks and landscaping contractors who need to tip to the side without repositioning, popular on domestic extension and garden sites where access is tight.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the TF42.7 if...
- you want one that has 840kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,410kg
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 STH-2S5 Swivel and the Merlo TF42.7?
The Merlo TF42.7 has 840kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,410kg. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.
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