Head to head
JCB 3CX vs JCB Loadall 540-140
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 2,723kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 2,723kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | JCB Loadall 540-140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 10,858kg |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | - |
| 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 3CX, JCB Loadall 540-140. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3CX if...
The machine most people picture when they think of a building site, and still the default where one machine has to both dig and load. Groundworkers and utilities contractors buy it precisely to avoid putting two machines on a small site.
Full 3CX specifications →Buy or hire the Loadall 540-140 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,723kg
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 3CX and the JCB Loadall 540-140?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 2,723kg. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class.
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