Merlo Turbofarmer telescopic handlers: In terms of base configuration, Merlo handlers have remained steadfastly loyal to the same design formula – side engine, hydrostatic transmission – as that sported by the first Italian models to find their way to the UK in 1987. Any other changes to hardware detail? In reality, quite a lot – which can make picking the optimum used purchase seem rather bewildering. James de Havilland outlines what’s on the Merlo spec menu