Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs JCB Loadall 540-140
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 8,493kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 8,493kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | JCB Loadall 540-140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 10,858kg |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| 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 S450, JCB Loadall 540-140. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the S450 if...
Bobcat's entry-level skid steer, small enough for tight domestic and groundworks sites but still able to run a full range of buckets and attachments. Plant hire fleets keep it as their smallest skid steer for jobs a mini digger cannot reach.
Listed by
- JMP Plant Hire Essex - Ingatestone, Norton Heath
Buy or hire the Loadall 540-140 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 8,493kg
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 S450 and the JCB Loadall 540-140?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 8,493kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class.
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