Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs JCB Loadall 540-140
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 5,587kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 5,587kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | JCB Loadall 540-140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 10,858kg |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | - |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | - |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| 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 E55z, JCB Loadall 540-140. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E55z if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.3 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3434mm. 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
Buy or hire the Loadall 540-140 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,587kg
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 E55z and the JCB Loadall 540-140?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 5,587kg. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class.
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