Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs JCB Loadall 540-140
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 4,343kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 4,343kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | JCB Loadall 540-140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 10,858kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| 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: Genie Z-45/25J RT, JCB Loadall 540-140. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Z-45/25J RT if...
A widely hired rough-terrain boom for construction and outdoor maintenance. The articulating up-and-over jib is what separates it from a straight telescopic boom: it reaches over an obstacle rather than only to it, which is often the entire requirement.
Full Z-45/25J RT specifications →Buy or hire the Loadall 540-140 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,343kg
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 Genie Z-45/25J RT and the JCB Loadall 540-140?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 4,343kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class.
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