Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs JCB Loadall 540-140
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 7,302kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 7,302kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | JCB Loadall 540-140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 10,858kg |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | - |
| Dump height | 3.53 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 35Z-1, JCB Loadall 540-140. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-1 specifications →Buy or hire the Loadall 540-140 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,302kg
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 35Z-1 and the JCB Loadall 540-140?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 7,302kg. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class.
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