Head to head
Komatsu D65PX vs Merlo TF42.7
The Merlo TF42.7 has 704kW more power. The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 13.2 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo TF42.7 has 704kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 13.2 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D65PX | Merlo TF42.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,000kg | 7800 kg |
| Engine power | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Blade capacity | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) | - |
| Load capacity | - | 4200 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 7 m |
Sources: Komatsu D65PX, Merlo TF42.7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D65PX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 13.2 tonnes
The wide-track, low ground pressure version of Komatsu's D65 dozer, used on soft or sensitive ground where a standard-track machine would sink or damage the surface, such as landfill and reclamation work.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Buy or hire the TF42.7 if...
- you want one that has 704kW 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 Komatsu D65PX and the Merlo TF42.7?
The Merlo TF42.7 has 704kW more power. The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 13.2 tonnes. The Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.
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