Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs JCB Loadall 540-140
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 104,842kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 104,842kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | JCB Loadall 540-140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 10,858kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| 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: Caterpillar 352F, JCB Loadall 540-140. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 104,842kg
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Buy or hire the Loadall 540-140 if...
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 Caterpillar 352F and the JCB Loadall 540-140?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 104,842kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class.
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