Head to head
JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Kubota KX030-4
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 8,068kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 8,068kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB Loadall 540-140 | Kubota KX030-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 10,858kg | 2790 kg |
| 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 | - | 2870 mm |
| Width | - | 1500 mm |
| Engine power | - | 17.7 kw |
Sources: JCB Loadall 540-140, Kubota KX030-4. 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 8,068kg
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 KX030-4 if...
A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.
Full KX030-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the Kubota KX030-4?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 8,068kg. The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator.
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