Head to head
Komatsu D61PX vs Merlo TF42.7
The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 34.2 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 34.2 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D61PX | Merlo TF42.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 42,000lb (19 tonnes) | 7800 kg |
| Load capacity | - | 4200 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 7 m |
| Engine power | - | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Komatsu D61PX, Merlo TF42.7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D61PX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 34.2 tonnes
A wide-track, low ground pressure dozer for grading and pushing on soft or wet ground where a standard-track dozer would sink. Groundworks contractors hire it for landscaping and soft-ground earthmoving.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Buy or hire the TF42.7 if...
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 Komatsu D61PX and the Merlo TF42.7?
The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 34.2 tonnes. The Komatsu D61PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.
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