Head to head
Merlo TF42.7 vs MTS Dino 12
The Merlo TF42.7 has 659kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo TF42.7 has 659kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo TF42.7 | MTS Dino 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm | 200 kW (twin fan system) |
| Operating weight | 7800 kg | - |
| Load capacity | 4200 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 7 m | - |
| Tank capacity | - | 12 m3 |
| Suction hose diameter | - | 250mm |
| Chassis | - | 8x4, 32 tonne |
Sources: Merlo TF42.7, MTS Dino 12. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TF42.7 if...
- you want one that has 659kW 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 →Buy or hire the Dino 12 if...
The Dino 12 suits contractors handling bigger vacuum excavation jobs, such as trial holes on major utility works, where its 8x4 chassis and twin-fan system give more continuous suction power than a smaller van-mounted unit. It is aimed at hire fleets serving highways and utility contractors rather than small domestic drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- McFen Plant Hire - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Merlo TF42.7 and the MTS Dino 12?
The Merlo TF42.7 has 659kW more power. The Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler; the MTS Dino 12 is a a larger truck-mounted suction excavator from MTS, built on an 8x4 32-tonne chassis for heavier vacuum excavation work..
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