Head to head
JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Kubota K008-3
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 9,878kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 9,878kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB Loadall 540-140 | Kubota K008-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 10,858kg | 980kg |
| Maximum lift height | 13.8m with stabilisers extended | - |
| Maximum forward reach | 9.25m | - |
| Maximum lift capacity | 4,000kg at ground level with stabilisers deployed | - |
| Engine power | - | 10.2PS |
Sources: JCB Loadall 540-140, Kubota K008-3. 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 9,878kg
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 K008-3 if...
A micro digger. At 980kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- South East Plant Hire Ltd - Dartford, Eynsford
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the Kubota K008-3?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 9,878kg. The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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