Head to head
JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Kubota U55-4
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 5,458kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 5,458kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB Loadall 540-140 | Kubota U55-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 10,858kg | 5400kg |
| 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 | - | 46PS |
Sources: JCB Loadall 540-140, Kubota U55-4. 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 5,458kg
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 U55-4 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.4 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Yorkshire Plant Sales - Wakefield, Leeds
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the Kubota U55-4?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 5,458kg. The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the Kubota U55-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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