Head to head
Merlo TF42.7 vs Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)
The Merlo TF42.7 has 843kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo TF42.7 has 843kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo TF42.7 | Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm | 15.9 kW / 21.4 bhp at 2,800 rpm |
| Operating weight | 7800 kg | - |
| Load capacity | 4200 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 7 m | - |
| Payload | - | 1,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 1,295 kg |
| Standard transport width | - | 1,115 mm (982 mm with narrow wheel option) |
Sources: Merlo TF42.7, Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi 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 843kW 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 MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) if...
The Thwaites 1 Tonne Hi Tip, sold as the MACH2001, is one of the most common site dumpers on UK construction and groundworks hire fleets, used to move spoil, aggregate and materials around small to medium sites. Its narrow wheel option lets it pass through standard access points a wider dumper cannot. Thwaites builds its dumpers in Leamington Spa, and the 1 tonne class is typically the first machine a groundworks operator is trained and ticketed on.
Full MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Merlo TF42.7 and the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The Merlo TF42.7 has 843kW more power. The Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler; the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is a a 1 tonne payload site dumper for construction material transport.
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