Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs JCB Loadall 540-140
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 9,146kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 9,146kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | JCB Loadall 540-140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 10,858kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| 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 E17z, JCB Loadall 540-140. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the Loadall 540-140 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 9,146kg
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 E17z and the JCB Loadall 540-140?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 9,146kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class.
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