Head to head
JCB 525-60 vs JCB Loadall 540-140
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 5,368kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 5,368kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 525-60 | JCB Loadall 540-140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | 10,858kg |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Engine power | 55 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 525-60, JCB Loadall 540-140. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 525-60 if...
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 specifications →Buy or hire the Loadall 540-140 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,368kg
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 525-60 and the JCB Loadall 540-140?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 5,368kg. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class.
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