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Merlo TF42.7 vs Wacker Neuson ET42

The Merlo TF42.7 has 827kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Merlo TF42.7
Merlo TF42.7 - image: Merlo
Wacker Neuson ET42
Wacker Neuson ET42 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Merlo TF42.7Wacker Neuson ET42
Operating weight7800 kg4,032 to 5,206 kg
Engine power85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm32.5 kW
Load capacity4200 kg-
Lifting height7 m-
Breakout force-43.8 kN
Length-5,594 mm
Dig depth-3,544 mm
Width-1,750 mm
Height-2,608 mm

Sources: Merlo TF42.7, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 827kW 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 ET42 if...

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.

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Full ET42 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Merlo TF42.7 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?

The Merlo TF42.7 has 827kW more power. The Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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