Head to head
Merlo TF42.7 vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Merlo TF42.7 has 814kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo TF42.7 has 814kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo TF42.7 | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 7800 kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Engine power | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm | 45.5 kW |
| Load capacity | 4200 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 7 m | - |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,895 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: Merlo TF42.7, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 814kW 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 EW65 if...
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Merlo TF42.7 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Merlo TF42.7 has 814kW more power. The Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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