Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs JCB Loadall 540-140
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 2,128kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 2,128kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | JCB Loadall 540-140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 10,858kg |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| 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 ZX75US-5, JCB Loadall 540-140. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX75US-5 if...
A 7-8 tonne excavator with a reduced tail swing radius, letting it work close to walls and in restricted urban sites. A common size in UK plant hire fleets for groundworks and drainage.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the Loadall 540-140 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,128kg
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 ZX75US-5 and the JCB Loadall 540-140?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 2,128kg. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class.
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