Head to head
JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Kubota KX080-4a
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 2,618kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 2,618kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB Loadall 540-140 | Kubota KX080-4a | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 10,858kg | 8240kg |
| 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 | - | 63.2PS |
Sources: JCB Loadall 540-140, Kubota KX080-4a. 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 2,618kg
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 KX080-4a if...
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.2 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the Kubota KX080-4a?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 2,618kg. The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the Kubota KX080-4a is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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