A year on from the launch of the heavy duty Turbofarmer II range, Merlo (Stand R29) will unveil compact additions to the telescopic handler line-up at the Lamma show, represented by the TF30.9 with 3t max lift capacity and 1.2t to the 8.6m lift height.

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There is also a TF33.7 model – 3.3t max and 2.6t to 6.7m – which has the same 2.1m wide, 2.12m high dimensions, along with low-profile variants that stand 2.02m tall despite having a full-size cab claimed to be the largest available.

Both machines are fitted with load-sensing hydraulics and a 122hp Deutz engines with 40kph Merlo EcoPowerDrive engine and hydrostatic transmission control claimed to deliver significant fuel savings.