Head to head
JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Kubota KX71-3
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 4,308kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 4,308kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB Loadall 540-140 | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 10,858kg | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Maximum lift height | 13.8m with stabilisers extended | - |
| Maximum forward reach | 9.25m | - |
| Maximum lift capacity | 4,000kg at ground level with stabilisers deployed | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: JCB Loadall 540-140, Kubota KX71-3. 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 4,308kg
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 KX71-3 if...
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the Kubota KX71-3?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 4,308kg. The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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