Head to head
Hamm HD 12i VV vs JCB Loadall 540-140
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 8,163kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 8,163kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hamm HD 12i VV | JCB Loadall 540-140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,695 kg | 10,858kg |
| Drum width | 1,200 mm | - |
| Maximum working width | 1,250 mm | - |
| Power ISO 14396 | 24.6 kW | - |
| 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: Hamm HD 12i VV, JCB Loadall 540-140. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HD 12i VV if...
A compact tandem roller for footpaths, car parks, patching and small asphalt jobs, with dimensions made for easy transport and loading. A fit for surfacing gangs and hire fleets covering smaller compaction work.
Full HD 12i VV specifications →Buy or hire the Loadall 540-140 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 8,163kg
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 Hamm HD 12i VV and the JCB Loadall 540-140?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 8,163kg. The Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums; the JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class.
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