Head to head
Merlo TF42.7 vs Takeuchi TB230
The Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 4,925kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 4,925kg.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo TF42.7 | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 7800 kg | 2875 kg |
| Load capacity | 4200 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 7 m | - |
| Engine power | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2835 mm |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: Merlo TF42.7, Takeuchi TB230. 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 4,925kg
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 TB230 if...
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Merlo TF42.7 and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Merlo TF42.7 is the bigger machine by 4,925kg. The Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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