New Holland TH7.42 Plus Telehandler

Introduction

The New Holland TH7.42 Plus is a large-frame farm telehandler that sits in the productive middle of the TH Series, the model most mixed and livestock operations will look at first. With 133 horsepower, a 22.9-foot lift height, and a 9,300 lb capacity, it handles the core work of a working farm: stacking large bales, loading feed and material, filling mixer wagons, and moving heavy loads around a yard with reach and stability a loader tractor cannot match. For a prairie operation that runs a telehandler hard through the year, it is a capable, well-equipped machine at a sensible point in the range.

What defines the TH7.42 Plus is a balance of power, capacity, and operator comfort. A Stage V 4.5-litre FPT engine delivers 133 maximum horsepower through a 6F/3R powershift transmission with clutch-free gear changes, and the 360-degree Vision Cab brings a 7-inch InfoView display and an LED load moment indicator that warns the operator as the machine approaches its stability limit. Three steering modes add maneuverability, and an electrohydraulic self-leveling attachment system keeps forks level as you lift.

On Aglist, the focus is on where the TH7.42 Plus fits against the compact TH6.26, the higher-reaching TH9.35, and comparable machines, and what it offers a Canadian farm.

Key Specifications

Specification	New Holland TH7.42 Plus
Type	Large-frame telehandler
Engine	4.5 L FPT, Stage V, 133 max hp
Transmission	6F/3R powershift
Maximum lift height	22.9 ft
Maximum lift capacity	9,300 lb
Drive	Full-time 4WD
Steering	Four-wheel, front-wheel, and crab modes
Cab	360-degree Vision Cab, 7 in InfoView display
Load management	LED load moment indicator
Attachment leveling	Electrohydraulic self-leveling

Specifications are drawn from New Holland and dealer sources and vary by configuration. Confirm exact specs, options, and current pricing with your dealer.

What the TH7.42 Plus Does Well

The TH7.42 Plus is built to be a farm’s main material handler, and its strengths line up with that job.

Lift and reach are the core of it. A 22.9-foot lift height stacks large bales several high, reaches over the side of a trailer, and loads a mixer wagon or spreader from a practical height, while the 9,300 lb capacity handles heavy bales, pallets of feed or seed, and the loads a working farm moves through a season. Compared with a tractor and front loader, the telehandler reaches higher, extends farther forward, and gives better forward visibility to the load, which makes stacking and loading faster and more precise.

The powershift transmission is the other half of the machine. A 6F/3R full powershift changes gears without a clutch, and its ratios support pulling on inclines and moving at transport speed between yards, so the machine is as comfortable travelling as it is loading. Full-time 4WD and three steering modes give traction and maneuverability on farm ground, in the yard, and in tight spots, and crab steer lets you move the machine sideways up to a stack or a wall.

Operator comfort and safety round it out. The 360-degree Vision Cab gives clear sight lines to the load and the surroundings, the 7-inch InfoView display keeps operating information and the rearview camera in view, and the LED load moment indicator warns as the machine nears its stability limit, which matters when you are lifting heavy and high. For long days of bale and material handling, that combination keeps the operator productive and aware.

TH7.42 Plus vs TH6.26 vs TH9.35

Within the TH Series, the choice is about reach, capacity, and access, and each model has its place.

Against the compact TH6.26, the TH7.42 Plus offers far more lift height and capacity, 22.9 feet and 9,300 lb against the compact’s 19.7 feet and 5,732 lb, in exchange for a larger machine that will not fit inside low buildings and tight yards. If your work is heavy bale stacking and material handling in open yards and larger buildings, the TH7.42 Plus is the machine. If access into older barns and tight pens is the priority, the compact TH6.26 fits where this one cannot.

Against the higher-reaching TH9.35, the TH7.42 Plus gives up maximum lift height for a more compact, often more maneuverable machine that still carries a strong capacity. If you routinely stack bales very high or need the extra reach, the TH9.35 earns it. If your stacking and loading sit within 22.9 feet, the TH7.42 Plus covers the work. For a broader look at farm telehandlers, see the telehandlers category and the JCB Loadall range, where machines like the JCB 542-70 sit in a similar part of the market.

Best Applications

The TH7.42 Plus is a strong fit for:

• Mixed and livestock farms needing a capable main material handler
• Stacking large bales several high and loading mixer wagons
• Handling heavy bales, pallets, and material in open yards and larger buildings
• Operations wanting powershift transmission and cab comfort for long days
• Farms that move the telehandler between yards at transport speed

For access into tight, low buildings, the compact TH6.26 fits better, and for the highest stacking, the TH9.35 reaches farther. The TH7.42 Plus sits in the productive middle for general farm handling.

New Holland TH7.42 Plus Reviews & Ratings

On Aglist, open the Reviews & Ratings section on this page to see how the TH7.42 Plus performs in real Canadian conditions: how it handles heavy bales and high stacking, how the powershift transmission and steering modes work in the yard and on the move, how the cab and load indicator hold up through long days, and how durable it proves over seasons. If you run a TH7.42 Plus, your review helps the next prairie farm choose.

Frequently Asked Questions

How high does the New Holland TH7.42 Plus lift? It has a maximum lift height of 22.9 feet, which stacks large bales several high, reaches over trailer sides, and loads mixer wagons and spreaders from a practical working height.

How much can the TH7.42 Plus lift? It has a maximum lift capacity of 9,300 lb, which handles heavy bales, pallets of feed or seed, and the loads a working mixed or livestock farm moves through a season.

What is the difference between the TH7.42 Plus and Elite? Both are large-frame TH Series telehandlers. The Plus delivers 133 maximum horsepower, while the Elite steps up to around 145 horsepower with more capacity and auto-shift in the higher gears. The Plus is the strong general-purpose choice, and the Elite adds power and automation for heavier or more demanding use.

What engine and transmission does the TH7.42 Plus have? It uses a Stage V 4.5-litre FPT four-cylinder engine producing 133 maximum horsepower, paired with a 6F/3R full powershift transmission that changes gears without a clutch, suited to both loading and transport.

What is the load moment indicator on the TH7.42 Plus? It is an LED-based system that shows the machine’s stability risk level and warns the operator as it approaches its maximum authorized load condition, which helps prevent tipping when lifting heavy and high.

How does the TH7.42 Plus compare to a loader tractor? The telehandler lifts higher, reaches farther forward, gives better visibility to the load, and stays more stable at height, which suits bale stacking and material handling. A loader tractor is more versatile for PTO and field work. Many farms run both.

Related

• New Holland TH6.26: the compact telehandler in the TH Series.
• Telehandlers: browse and compare telehandlers across brands.
• JCB telehandler buyer’s guide: how the JCB Loadall range compares.

Note: We try our best to keep specs and information accurate, but some details can be missing or different depending on the source. Before you buy, service, or repair equipment, please double-check key specs with the manufacturer, the owner’s manual, or your dealer.

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