Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs JCB Loadall 540-140
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 4,142kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 4,142kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | JCB Loadall 540-140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 10,858kg |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | - |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | - |
| 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 ZX145W-6, JCB Loadall 540-140. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,142kg
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
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 ZX145W-6 and the JCB Loadall 540-140?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 4,142kg. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class.
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