Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs JCB Loadall 540-140
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 7,371kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 7,371kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | JCB Loadall 540-140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 10,858kg |
| Width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Rated power ISO 9249 | 21.2 kW (28.4 HP) at 2,400 min-1 (rpm) (net) | - |
| Fuel tank | 42.0 L | - |
| 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: Hitachi 33U, JCB Loadall 540-140. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 33U if...
A compact tracked excavator from Hitachi's smaller size class, used for groundworks, drainage and landscaping jobs too tight for a larger machine. It is bought and sold through the used plant market rather than as a current Hitachi catalogue model.
Listed by
- Plant Sales Northern Ireland | P & A Plant Sales - Ballynahinch
Buy or hire the Loadall 540-140 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,371kg
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 Hitachi 33U and the JCB Loadall 540-140?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 7,371kg. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class.
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