Head to head
Bomag BW 80 AD-5 vs JCB Loadall 540-140
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 9,308kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 9,308kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 80 AD-5 | JCB Loadall 540-140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,550kg | 10,858kg |
| Engine power | 15.1kW | - |
| 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: Bomag BW 80 AD-5, JCB Loadall 540-140. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BW 80 AD-5 if...
A small articulated tandem roller for compacting asphalt patch repairs and thin overlays where a heavier roller would be overkill, used by groundworkers and utility reinstatement contractors.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the Loadall 540-140 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 9,308kg
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 Bomag BW 80 AD-5 and the JCB Loadall 540-140?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 9,308kg. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller; the JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class.
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