Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs JCB Loadall 540-140
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 10,542kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 10,542kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-5B | JCB Loadall 540-140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,400 - 24,000kg | 10,858kg |
| Engine power | 122kW | - |
| 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 ZX220W-5B, JCB Loadall 540-140. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX220W-5B if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 10,542kg
A heavier wheeled excavator for contractors who need crawler-excavator-like dig performance with road mobility, such as sewer renewal and larger utility schemes. The two-piece boom gives more flexible reach over obstacles than a monoblock design.
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 ZX220W-5B and the JCB Loadall 540-140?
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 10,542kg. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class.
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