Head to head
JCB 25Z-1 vs JCB Loadall 540-140
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 8,308kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 8,308kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 25Z-1 | JCB Loadall 540-140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2550 kg | 10,858kg |
| Dig depth | 2.82 m | - |
| Dump height | 3 m | - |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | - |
| 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: JCB 25Z-1, JCB Loadall 540-140. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 25Z-1 if...
Used by hire firms and small contractors for patios, drainage, footings and work next to walls and fences where a zero-tailswing machine is needed. Sits in the weight class that can be towed on a trailer in restricted regions.
Full 25Z-1 specifications →Buy or hire the Loadall 540-140 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 8,308kg
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 JCB 25Z-1 and the JCB Loadall 540-140?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 8,308kg. The JCB 25Z-1 is a 2.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class.
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