Head to head
Kubota KX019-4 vs Merlo TF42.7
The Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 6,020kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 6,020kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX019-4 | Merlo TF42.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy | 7800 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,580mm maximum | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,070mm | - |
| Load capacity | - | 4200 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 7 m |
| Engine power | - | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Merlo TF42.7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX019-4 if...
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Buy or hire the TF42.7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,020kg
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 Kubota KX019-4 and the Merlo TF42.7?
The Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 6,020kg. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.
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