Head to head
Merlo TF42.7 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler. The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Merlo TF42.7 | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 7800 kg | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Load capacity | 4200 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 7 m | - |
| Engine power | 85,9 kW at 2,200 rpm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 14.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,323 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: Merlo TF42.7, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 EZ17e if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Merlo TF42.7 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?
The Merlo TF42.7 is a 4.2 tonne telehandler; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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