Model against model
JCB 540-140 vs Manitou MT933
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| JCB 540-140 | Manitou MT933 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 11,090kg | 7,145kg |
| Max lift capacity | 4,000kg | 3,300kg |
| Max lift height | 13.8m | 9.07m |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full JCB 540-140 figures and full Manitou MT933 figures.
Choose the 540-140 if...
A high-reach telehandler for construction contractors who need to place materials at height on multi-storey builds without a crane, such as loading roof trusses or block-and-brick pallets to upper floors. The long boom trades some lift capacity for reach compared with a standard 6-7m yard telehandler.
Full specifications →Choose the MT933 if...
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 540-140 and the Manitou MT933?
JCB 540-140: A high-reach telehandler for construction contractors who need to place materials at height on multi-storey builds without a crane, such as loading roof trusses or block-and-brick pallets to upper floors. The long boom trades some lift capacity for reach compared with a standard 6-7m yard telehandler. Manitou MT933: A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Are these figures reliable?
Every figure on this page was read off a manufacturer or established dealer page and is linked to its source. Anything we could not verify is left out rather than estimated. Specifications change by model year and configuration, so confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
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