Head to head
Hitachi ZX350LC-6 vs JCB Loadall 540-140
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is the bigger machine by 23,342kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is the bigger machine by 23,342kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX350LC-6 | JCB Loadall 540-140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 34,200 - 36,300kg | 10,858kg |
| Dig depth | 6,500 - 7,380mm | - |
| Engine power | 210kW (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 ZX350LC-6, JCB Loadall 540-140. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX350LC-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 23,342kg
Sized for bulk earthmoving, quarry and large groundworks contractors who need high dig depth and bucket capacity rather than tight site manoeuvrability. It sits above the typical hire-fleet mid-range and suits larger civils and demolition packages.
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 ZX350LC-6 and the JCB Loadall 540-140?
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is the bigger machine by 23,342kg. The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator; the JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class.
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