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Doosan DX63-3 vs JCB Loadall 540-140

The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 1,303kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

DX63-3
Doosan DX63-3
JCB Loadall 540-140
JCB Loadall 540-140 - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Doosan DX63-3JCB Loadall 540-140
Operating weight9,555lb (4,334kg)10,858kg
Engine power42.6hp gross / 39.5hp net at 2200rpm-
Max dig depth10ft 6in (3.2m)-
Bucket capacity0.19yd3 (0.145m3)-
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: Doosan DX63-3, JCB Loadall 540-140. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the DX63-3 if...

A compact excavator for utility, drainage and small groundworks jobs, sized to fit through a standard gateway. It suits contractors who need real digging depth without the weight and cost of a bigger machine.

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Buy or hire the Loadall 540-140 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,303kg

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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Doosan DX63-3 and the JCB Loadall 540-140?

The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 1,303kg. The Doosan DX63-3 is a 6-tonne class mini excavator; the JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class.

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