Head to head
Manitou MT933 vs Merlo TF42.7
The Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 655kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 655kg.
Specifications side by side
| Manitou MT933 | Merlo TF42.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 7,145kg | 7800 kg |
| Max lift capacity | 3,300kg | - |
| Max lift height | 9.07m | - |
| Load capacity | - | 4200 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 7 m |
| Engine power | - | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Manitou MT933, Merlo TF42.7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the MT933 if...
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Buy or hire the TF42.7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 655kg
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 MT933 and the Merlo TF42.7?
The Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 655kg. The Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler; the Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler.
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