Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Merlo TF42.7
The Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 1,250kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 1,250kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Merlo TF42.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 7800 kg |
| Length | 14ft 11in | - |
| Width | 4ft 11in | - |
| Load capacity | - | 4200 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 7 m |
| Engine power | - | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Merlo TF42.7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the TF42.7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,250kg
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 KX71-3 and the Merlo TF42.7?
The Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 1,250kg. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.
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