Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs JCB Loadall 540-140
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 13,942kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 13,942kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | JCB Loadall 540-140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | 10,858kg |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | - |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (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 ZX225US-7, JCB Loadall 540-140. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX225US-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 13,942kg
For contractors working in restricted yards or alongside live structures who still need the dig performance of a 20-tonne-plus machine. The reduced tail swing keeps the counterweight closer to the tracks than a standard crawler excavator of this size.
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 ZX225US-7 and the JCB Loadall 540-140?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 13,942kg. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class.
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