Head to head
Merlo TF42.7 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Merlo TF42.7 has 845kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo TF42.7 has 845kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo TF42.7 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 7800 kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Engine power | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm | 13.8 kW |
| Load capacity | 4200 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 7 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Merlo TF42.7, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 845kW 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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Merlo TF42.7 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Merlo TF42.7 has 845kW more power. The Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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