Head to head
Merlo TF42.7 vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 44,229kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 44,229kg.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo TF42.7 | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 7800 kg | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Load capacity | 4200 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 7 m | - |
| Engine power | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: Merlo TF42.7, Volvo A30G. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TF42.7 if...
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 A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 44,229kg
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Merlo TF42.7 and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 44,229kg. The Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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