Head to head
Caterpillar D6K2 vs JCB Loadall 540-140
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 18.4 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 18.4 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K2 | JCB Loadall 540-140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 29,258lb (XL) / 30,664lb (LGP) | 10,858kg |
| Net power | Cat C4.4, 130hp | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.26yd3 (XL) / 4.98yd3 (LGP) | - |
| 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 D6K2, JCB Loadall 540-140. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6K2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 18.4 tonnes
A medium dozer for site grading, cut-and-fill and light earthmoving where a full-size dozer would be overkill. It is hired by groundworks and landscaping contractors needing precise grading as much as raw pushing power.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
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 D6K2 and the JCB Loadall 540-140?
The Caterpillar D6K2 is the bigger machine by 18.4 tonnes. The Caterpillar D6K2 is a medium crawler dozer; the JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class.
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