Head to head
Merlo TF42.7 vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The Merlo TF42.7 has 841kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo TF42.7 has 841kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo TF42.7 | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
| Operating weight | 7800 kg | - |
| Load capacity | 4200 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 7 m | - |
| Payload | - | 3,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
Sources: Merlo TF42.7, Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel). 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 841kW 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 MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) if...
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Power Swivel, badged MACH2080, is the step-up size from the 1 tonne class and a standard fixture on larger UK groundworks and civils sites needing higher payload per cycle. Its power swivel skip rotates independently of the direction of travel, letting the operator tip to the side without turning the whole machine around. It is hired alongside excavators of a similar class to keep material moving off the dig face.
Full MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Merlo TF42.7 and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Merlo TF42.7 has 841kW more power. The Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
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