Head to head
Kubota U36-4 vs Merlo TF42.7
The Merlo TF42.7 has 841kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,045kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo TF42.7 has 841kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 4,045kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U36-4 | Merlo TF42.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3755 kg | 7800 kg |
| Engine power | 17.8 kw | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 3410 mm | - |
| Width | 1700 mm | - |
| Load capacity | - | 4200 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 7 m |
Sources: Kubota U36-4, Merlo TF42.7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U36-4 if...
A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.
Full U36-4 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 4,045kg
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 U36-4 and the Merlo TF42.7?
The Merlo TF42.7 has 841kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,045kg. The Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator; the Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.
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