Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs JCB Loadall 540-140
The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator. The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | JCB Loadall 540-140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | 10,858kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | - |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| 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 JS131LC, JCB Loadall 540-140. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the JS131LC if...
A 13-14 tonne tracked excavator used for general groundworks, drainage and foundation digging. A mainstay size class for medium plant hire fleets.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the Loadall 540-140 if...
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 JS131LC and the JCB Loadall 540-140?
The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class.
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