Head to head
JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Komatsu PC26MR-5
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 8,233kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 8,233kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB Loadall 540-140 | Komatsu PC26MR-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 10,858kg | 2,625 to 2,855kg |
| 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 Loadall 540-140, Komatsu PC26MR-5. 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 8,233kg
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 PC26MR-5 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.6 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry.
Listed by
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the Komatsu PC26MR-5?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 8,233kg. The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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