Head to head
Caterpillar D6N vs JCB Loadall 540-140
The Caterpillar D6N is the bigger machine by 5,899kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6N is the bigger machine by 5,899kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6N | JCB Loadall 540-140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 16757kg (36,943lb) | 10,858kg |
| Engine power | 124kW (166hp) at 1800rpm | - |
| Blade capacity | 3.90m3 (LGP VPAT) to 4.30m3 (XL SU) | - |
| Engine | Cat C7.1 ACERT | - |
| 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 D6N, JCB Loadall 540-140. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6N if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,899kg
A mid-size dozer used for earthmoving, site clearance and haul road maintenance. The VPAT blade option lets one machine angle, tilt and pitch for grading as well as straight pushing.
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 D6N and the JCB Loadall 540-140?
The Caterpillar D6N is the bigger machine by 5,899kg. The Caterpillar D6N is a medium crawler dozer; the JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class.
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