Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs JCB Loadall 540-140
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 1,496kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 1,496kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | JCB Loadall 540-140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 10,858kg |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | - |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| 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 D3, JCB Loadall 540-140. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D3 if...
Caterpillar's smallest crawler dozer, used for fine grading, landscaping and confined-site work where a full-size dozer won't fit. Common in UK plant hire fleets alongside mini excavators.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Buy or hire the Loadall 540-140 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,496kg
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 D3 and the JCB Loadall 540-140?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 1,496kg. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class.
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