Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Merlo TF42.7
The Merlo TF42.7 has 851kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6.6 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo TF42.7 has 851kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 6.6 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Merlo TF42.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | 7800 kg |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Load capacity | - | 4200 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 7 m |
Sources: Kubota U10, Merlo TF42.7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the TF42.7 if...
- you want one that has 851kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6.6 tonnes
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 U10 and the Merlo TF42.7?
The Merlo TF42.7 has 851kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6.6 tonnes. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.
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