Merlo returning to its roots with new Turbofarmer

Merlo is heading back to its roots with its new Generation III telehandlers, bringing back the familiar ‘ring of steel’ style mud guards alongside a series of technical and operator-focused updates. James Huyton reports.

James Huyton
Machinery and Farm Technology Specialist
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Merlo’s Generation III TF42.7 offers a 4.2-tonne maximum lift capacity and 7m maximum lift height.
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Merlo’s Generation III TF42.7 offers a 4.2-tonne maximum lift capacity and 7m maximum lift height.

Two models make up the new third generation Turbofarmer. The TF42.7 offers a 4.2-tonne maximum lift capacity and 7-metre lift height, while the TF38.10 has a 3.8-tonne capacity and reaches 10-metre...

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