Head to head
JCB Loadall 540-140 vs JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 8,468kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 8,468kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB Loadall 540-140 | JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 10,858kg | 2,390kg |
| Maximum lift height | 13.8m with stabilisers extended | - |
| Maximum forward reach | 9.25m | - |
| Maximum lift capacity | 4,000kg at ground level with stabilisers deployed | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 1,615 litres (heaped) |
| Engine power | - | 18.9kW |
Sources: JCB Loadall 540-140, JCB STH-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Loadall 540-140 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 8,468kg
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
Buy or hire the STH-2S5 Swivel if...
A compact swivel dumper for smaller groundworks and landscaping contractors who need to tip to the side without repositioning, popular on domestic extension and garden sites where access is tight.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 8,468kg. The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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