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JCB 525-60 vs Manitou MT 1440 ST5
The Manitou MT 1440 ST5 has 20kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Manitou MT 1440 ST5 has 20kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 525-60 | Manitou MT 1440 ST5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55 kW | 100 Hp / 75 kW |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | - |
| Lifting capacity | - | 4000 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 13.53 m |
| Working outreach | - | 9.46 m |
| Weight | - | 10940 kg |
Sources: JCB 525-60, Manitou MT 1440 ST5. 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 MT 1440 ST5 if...
- you want one that has 20kW more power
A 4 tonne telehandler for placing pallets, blocks and steel at height on construction sites. Builders and plant hire fleets use it for loading out and lifting to upper floors and scaffold lifts.
Full MT 1440 ST5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 525-60 and the Manitou MT 1440 ST5?
The Manitou MT 1440 ST5 has 20kW more power. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the Manitou MT 1440 ST5 is a 14 metre 4 tonne telehandler.
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