Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Merlo TF42.7
The Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 5,210kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 5,210kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Merlo TF42.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 7800 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Load capacity | - | 4200 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 7 m |
| Engine power | - | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Merlo TF42.7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the TF42.7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,210kg
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 U27-4 and the Merlo TF42.7?
The Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 5,210kg. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.
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