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Kubota KX037-4 vs Merlo TF42.7

The Merlo TF42.7 has 841kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,282kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX037-4
Kubota KX037-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited
Merlo TF42.7
Merlo TF42.7 - image: Merlo

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX037-4Merlo TF42.7
Operating weight3518 kg7800 kg
Engine power17.8 kw85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm
Dig depth3410 mm-
Width1550 mm-
Load capacity-4200 kg
Lifting height-7 m

Sources: Kubota KX037-4, Merlo TF42.7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the KX037-4 if...

A 3.5 tonne class digger used by groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets for trenching, foundations and landscaping. Suits sites that need more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine.

Full KX037-4 specifications →

Buy or hire the TF42.7 if...

  • you want one that has 841kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,282kg

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 KX037-4 and the Merlo TF42.7?

The Merlo TF42.7 has 841kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,282kg. The Kubota KX037-4 is a 3.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.

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