Head to head
Merlo TF42.7 vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 3.3 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 3.3 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo TF42.7 | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 7800 kg | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Load capacity | 4200 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 7 m | - |
| Engine power | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Merlo TF42.7, Niftylift HR15 4x4. 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 is the bigger machine by 3.3 tonnes
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 HR15 4x4 if...
A British-built boom lift favoured by hire fleets for its narrow 2m width and tight turning circle, which let it reach working heights that normally require a much larger machine on a more constrained site. The flexible boom design allows working up and over obstacles.
Full HR15 4x4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Merlo TF42.7 and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 3.3 tonnes. The Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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