Head to head
JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Kubota K008-5
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 9,883kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 9,883kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB Loadall 540-140 | Kubota K008-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 10,858kg | 975kg |
| Maximum lift height | 13.8m with stabilisers extended | - |
| Maximum forward reach | 9.25m | - |
| Maximum lift capacity | 4,000kg at ground level with stabilisers deployed | - |
| Dig depth | - | 1,720mm |
| Engine power | - | 7.6kW |
Sources: JCB Loadall 540-140, Kubota K008-5. 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 9,883kg
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 K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the Kubota K008-5?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 9,883kg. The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator.
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