Head to head
Manitou MT 1440 ST5 vs Merlo TF42.7
The Merlo TF42.7 has 784kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo TF42.7 has 784kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Manitou MT 1440 ST5 | Merlo TF42.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifting height | 13.53 m | 7 m |
| Engine power | 100 Hp / 75 kW | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Lifting capacity | 4000 kg | - |
| Working outreach | 9.46 m | - |
| Weight | 10940 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 7800 kg |
| Load capacity | - | 4200 kg |
Sources: Manitou MT 1440 ST5, Merlo TF42.7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the MT 1440 ST5 if...
A 4 tonne telehandler for placing pallets, blocks and steel at height on construction sites. Builders and plant hire fleets use it for loading out and lifting to upper floors and scaffold lifts.
Full MT 1440 ST5 specifications →Buy or hire the TF42.7 if...
- you want one that has 784kW more power
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 Manitou MT 1440 ST5 and the Merlo TF42.7?
The Merlo TF42.7 has 784kW more power. The Manitou MT 1440 ST5 is a 14 metre 4 tonne telehandler; the Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.
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