Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs JCB Loadall 540-140
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 7,538kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 7,538kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | JCB Loadall 540-140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | 10,858kg |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | - |
| Engine power | 18.8kW | - |
| 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 ZX33U-6, JCB Loadall 540-140. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX33U-6 if...
A general-purpose mini digger for landscaping, utilities and small groundworks contractors who need to work in gardens, driveways and other access-restricted sites. Its zero tail swing lets it turn on the spot without swinging into fences or walls.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the Loadall 540-140 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,538kg
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 ZX33U-6 and the JCB Loadall 540-140?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 7,538kg. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class.
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