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JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Kubota KX060-5

The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 5,417kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB Loadall 540-140
JCB Loadall 540-140 - image: JCB
Kubota KX060-5
Kubota KX060-5 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB Loadall 540-140Kubota KX060-5
Operating weight10,858kg5441 kg
Maximum lift height13.8m with stabilisers extended-
Maximum forward reach9.25m-
Maximum lift capacity4,000kg at ground level with stabilisers deployed-
Dig depth-3875 mm
Width-1960 mm
Engine power-47.6 kw

Sources: JCB Loadall 540-140, Kubota KX060-5. 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 5,417kg

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.

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Full Loadall 540-140 specifications →

Buy or hire the KX060-5 if...

A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.

Full KX060-5 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the Kubota KX060-5?

The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 5,417kg. The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.

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