Head to head
Merlo TF42.7 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip
The Merlo TF42.7 has 804kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo TF42.7 has 804kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo TF42.7 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 7800 kg | - |
| Load capacity | 4200 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 7 m | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3400 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Merlo TF42.7, Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip. 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 804kW 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 6 Tonne Front Tip if...
A 6 tonne front tip dumper for bulk earthmoving, road and utility groundworks and quarry or aggregate haulage on larger UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.
Full 6 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Merlo TF42.7 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip?
The Merlo TF42.7 has 804kW more power. The Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper.
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