Head to head
Merlo TF42.7 vs Takeuchi TB225
The Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 5.4 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 5.4 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo TF42.7 | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 7800 kg | 2400 kg |
| Load capacity | 4200 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 7 m | - |
| Engine power | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2580 mm |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: Merlo TF42.7, Takeuchi TB225. 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 5.4 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 TB225 if...
A towable 2 to 2.5 tonne digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on drainage, small foundations and garden work. The extendable track frame lets it pass through narrow gaps and then widen for stability.
Full TB225 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Merlo TF42.7 and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 5.4 tonnes. The Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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