Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs JCB Loadall 540-140
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 6,018kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 6,018kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | JCB Loadall 540-140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 10,858kg |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| 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 6ST-2S5 Swivel, JCB Loadall 540-140. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 6ST-2S5 Swivel if...
Suits groundworkers who need to tip to the side or rear without turning the whole machine, useful in trenches or narrow access where reversing to line up a straight-tip skip is awkward. The 6 tonne capacity sits in the middle of JCB's swivel dumper range.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the Loadall 540-140 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,018kg
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 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the JCB Loadall 540-140?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 6,018kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class.
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