Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs JCB Loadall 540-140
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 6,348kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 6,348kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | JCB Loadall 540-140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 10,858kg |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
| Maximum lift height | - | 13.8m with stabilisers extended |
| Maximum forward reach | - | 9.25m |
| Maximum lift capacity | - | 4,000kg at ground level with stabilisers deployed |
Sources: Bobcat D30, JCB Loadall 540-140. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D30 if...
A 3-tonne diesel forklift used on building sites and in yards for shifting pallets and building materials. It is bought and hired mainly for outdoor work where a diesel engine and rough-terrain tyres suit it better than an electric truck.
Listed by
- AJ & MJ - Portsmouth, Drayton
Buy or hire the Loadall 540-140 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,348kg
A high-reach telehandler for construction sites and larger farms that need to place material at height rather than move pallets around a yard. Lift capacity falls sharply as the boom extends, which is the number that actually governs what it can do.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the JCB Loadall 540-140?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 6,348kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class.
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