Head to head
JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Kubota U27-4
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 8,268kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 8,268kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB Loadall 540-140 | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 10,858kg | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| 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 | - | 2,820mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: JCB Loadall 540-140, Kubota U27-4. 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 8,268kg
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 U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the Kubota U27-4?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 8,268kg. The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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