Head to head
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs JCB Loadall 540-140
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 2,942kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 2,942kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | JCB Loadall 540-140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,800 - 16,000kg | 10,858kg |
| Engine power | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) | - |
| 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 ZX135USB-7, JCB Loadall 540-140. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX135USB-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,942kg
Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the JCB Loadall 540-140?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 2,942kg. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class.
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