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JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Kubota U36-4

The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 7,103kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB Loadall 540-140
JCB Loadall 540-140 - image: JCB
Kubota U36-4
Kubota U36-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB Loadall 540-140Kubota U36-4
Operating weight10,858kg3755 kg
Maximum lift height13.8m with stabilisers extended-
Maximum forward reach9.25m-
Maximum lift capacity4,000kg at ground level with stabilisers deployed-
Dig depth-3410 mm
Width-1700 mm
Engine power-17.8 kw

Sources: JCB Loadall 540-140, Kubota U36-4. 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 7,103kg

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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Buy or hire the U36-4 if...

A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.

Full U36-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the Kubota U36-4?

The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 7,103kg. The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.

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